Woman stabbed after getting off bus in northeast Edmonton
A woman is recovering after she was stabbed during a robbery in Edmonton.
According to Edmonton Police, the incident took place around 1:30 am near 118 Avenue and 68 Street on February 5. After she got off a bus, a suspect with a knife demanded that she give up her purse and backpack.
When she refused and tried to call 911, police say she was stabbed.
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Female exited bus near 118 Ave. Suspect followed & confronted her with a knife demanding her purse. The female refused, called 911, and was stabbed. She was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was arrested nearby in possession of her property.— Edmonton Police (@edmontonpolice) February 9, 2023
The woman was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the suspect was arrested nearby in possession of her objects.
No other details were provided.