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Summerside man facing several charges after stabbing

A 31-year-old Summerside man is facing numerous charges after a stabbing in the city.

24-year-old man suffered injuries to his hand, shoulder after altercation

Summerside police say the man faces charges of assault with a weapon, assault, uttering threats, possession of a dangerous weapon and mischief. (CBC)

A 31-year-old Summerside man is facing numerous charges after a stabbing in the city.

Summerside police said the victim, a 24-year-old man, was treated at the hospital for injuries to his hand and shoulder. 

The man had gone with a female friend to pick up her child from the child's father on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 8.

Police allege the two men got into a physical altercation when the 31-year-old brandished a kitchen knife.

The accused faces charges of assault with a weapon, assault, uttering threats, possession of a dangerous weapon and mischief.

He was held in custody and has a court appearance Wednesday.