Charges Laid After Stabbing

Investigators with the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a 34-year-old man from Aurora in connection double stabbing in the Town of Aurora.

On Saturday, September 10, 2016, shortly after 9 a.m., police were called to a residence on Briardale Place, which is in the area of Yonge Street and Henderson Drive for a report that someone had been stabbed. When officers arrived they located two 16-year-old boys suffering from injuries. Both of the boys were taken to hospital suffering from life-threatening injuries but are both now in stable condition.

The investigation has revealed that the male suspect broke into the residence and a struggle ensued.

The suspect was identified and arrested in the Cobourg area with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

CHARGED:

Christopher BARRY, 34, of the Town of Aurora

CHARGES:

Attempt Murder x2

Break and Enter

The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket on Monday, September 12, 2016.

The investigation is ongoing and police are appealing to anyone that may have witnessed any suspicious activity in this neighbourhood to please contact investigators.

A video of Constable Laura Nicolle speaking about this incident is available for viewing at the following link: https://youtu.be/SJy-xBJdT7Q

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext.7141, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com or text your tip to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.

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