A man is dead after a stabbing incident in Peterborough on Tuesday morning (February 16).
At around 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Peterborough police responded to a report of a stabbing at an Alymer Street home betwen McDonnel Street and London Street.
When officers arrived, they found a male victim. He was transported to Peterborough Regional Health Centre but succumbed to his injuries.
Police arrested a 29-year-old Quebec man at Lansdowne Place Mall shortly after the incident.
Markuss Thoby has since been charged with second degree murder. He is being held in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday (February 17).
Police have not yet identified the victim.
Police currently have the residence secured as part of the investigation. The road has been reopened to traffic.
There is no threat to public safety. Further information will be provided once available.
Anyone with information about this incident can contact Detective Constable Mike Penney at 705-876-1122 ext. 232 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and online at stopcrimehere.ca.
This story has been updated to include information about the Quebec man charged in connection with the stabbing death.
