17 year old arrested in Welland stabbing

A teen has been charged in a stabbing in Welland that sent a 19 year old man to hospital.

Police were called to a fight in the parking lot of Tim Hortons on Niagara Street around 2:30 yesterday morning where up to 20 people had gathered.

During the fight the victim was stabbed in the torso and was taken to hospital where he is listed in stable condition.

Just after the lunch hour, police arrested a 17 year old charging him with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.

Police are urging any witnesses to give them a call at  (905) 688 4111 extension 3300