Kawartha Lakes police have arrested a 28-year-old Lindsay man in connection with an unprovoked stabbing incident in Lindsay early Monday morning (July 17) that sent a man to hospital.
At around 5 a.m., the victim was walking on William Street North when he was approached by an man unknown to the victim who asked for a cigarette.
The man became agitated and kicked and stabbed the victim before leaving the area with a second person who appeared to be waiting across the street.
Police say the injuries suffered by the victim are non-life threatening.
As a result of an investigation, officers identified and arrested a suspect in the stabbing.
Michael Thomas, 28, of Lindsay has been charged with assault with a weapon, assault cause bodily harm, and two counts of failing to comply with a probation.
Thomas is being held in custody and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located at 440 Kent Street West in Lindsay on Tuesday.
The original version of this story has been updated with information about the arrest and charges.
