Man Arrested in Stabbing

Region of Peel – Investigators from the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have arrested and charged a 39 year-old man in relation to a stabbing that occurred at a restaurant located in the area of Queen Street East and Rutherford Road in the City of Brampton.

On Monday, December 3, 2018 at approximately 12:30 a.m. the victim, a 38 year-old man from Brampton, became involved in an altercation with another man, who produced two knives and stabbed the victim. The victim was transported to a trauma center with serious injuries.

After the incident the male party fled the area and became involved in a single vehicle collision at Heartlake Road and Clark Blvd at which point he fled on foot. 

Jason Zafar a 39 year-old from Brampton was located shortly thereafter and arrested and charged for Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (2 Counts) and Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle. He was held for a bail hearing and attended the Ontario Court of Justice on December 3, 2018.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigators at 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 2233.  Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Visit our YouTube channel and our Livestream page.

N/R: 18-439
Inc: PR180453637

Peel Regional Police – A Safer Community Together
-30-