Man Seriously Injured After Being Stabbed at Montreal-Area Courthouse

Published on January 9, 2024

A man in his 60s was seriously injured after being stabbed on Jan. 9 at the courthouse in Longueuil, southeast of Montreal. A 43-year-old suspect was arrested on the scene, and police said he could face an attempted murder charge. Patrick Davis, a lawyer who witnessed the aftermath of the attack, said he was alerted to the situation when he heard someone yelling on the second floor. “At that point I saw the court interpreter I know covered in blood, with a lot of blood, especially on his face,” Mr. Davis said in a phone interview. He said the victim disappeared into a bathroom, where he was quickly helped by special constables....