24-Year-Old Charged After Two Random Stabbings in Downtown Hamilton

A 24-year-old has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault after two men were stabbed minutes apart in downtown Hamilton on the evening of October 29, 2026, according to Hamilton Police Service. Police believe the attacks were unprovoked and completely random.

Two victims taken to hospital

Police said they received a report of a stabbing near 70 James Street at about 8 p.m. Officers who arrived found a 37-year-old man with multiple stab wounds. They gave him first aid, and he was taken to a local hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

Moments later, police received a second report of a stabbing, this one near 94 York Boulevard. A 39-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries that police described as non-life-threatening.

Arrest on York Boulevard

While officers were dealing with both scenes, police said officers on their way there spotted a man matching the suspect description walking west on York Boulevard with a knife in his hand. Officers carried out a high-risk takedown and took him into custody without further incident.

Charges

The accused, who police did not name, has been held for a bail hearing and is charged with:

• Aggravated assault (two counts)
• Failure to comply with probation (three counts)
• Failure to comply with a release order

The charges have not been proven in court.

Crime in Hamilton

Hamilton's Crime Severity Index was 54.82 in 2025, down 6.61% from the previous year, and its Violent Crime Severity Index was 68.79, according to Statistics Canada.

How to help

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Division 10 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725.