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Charges pending over New Year’s Eve Wrigley stabbing

A file photo of an RCMP vehicle
A file photo of an RCMP vehicle. Sarah Pruys/Cabin Radio

RCMP say a man was stabbed in Wrigley just before midnight on December 31. A suspect has been arrested and charges are pending.

The Fort Simpson detachment received a call at 11:32pm on New Year’s Eve reporting a stabbing, RCMP told Cabin Radio on Thursday.

“The officers attended the community and spoke with the victim, who had injuries consistent with a stabbing,” police spokesperson Cpl Matt Halstead said by email.

“The male was provided medical treatment and the injury was not considered life-threatening.”

Halstead said a 31-year-old man from Wrigley was arrested on January 2 in connection with the incident.

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According to RCMP, charges of assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose are pending.