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Aggravated assault charge laid after apparent stabbing in Iqaluit

An Iqaluit man has been charged with assault and aggravated assault after police found another man with an apparent stab wound to his chest.
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The have laid charges of assault and aggravated assault against a 26-year-old Iqaluit man following an apparent stabbing incident on Jan. 9. File photo

An Iqaluit man has been charged with assault and aggravated assault after police found another man with an apparent stab wound to his chest.

The incident occurred on Jan. 9 when the police responded to a report of an assault at a residence in the city. The victim, who was sitting on a couch, along with a second victim SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½” a female SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½” were taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries. Both are expected to make a full recovery.

Markoosie Peter, 26, was subsequently charged. PeterSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 21.



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