The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating what it is calling a “serious assault” – the stabbing of a 21-year-old.

Police say that at approximately 4 am on Sunday, September 13, 2020 OPP officers began investigating after a 21-year-old male was brought to hospital with stab wounds.

The victim, who has not been forthcoming with information, sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries from the assault.

At this time police believe that the assault may have occurred outside an unknown residence, possibly a duplex, in the city of Pembroke in the early morning hours of September 13.

The incident is not considered a random act and there is no known threat to public safety. 

Anyone who can assist this investigation is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP Crime Unit at 613-732-3332 or 1-888-310-1122.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS). All tips are anonymous and you will not have to attend court.

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