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Two seniors suffer serious injuries after being stabbed multiple times in Nanaimo home

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A couple in their 60s are in hospital after both being stabbed in their Nanaimo home Saturday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Saturday December 18th.

Nanaimo RCMP say both victims suffered serious injuries after being stabbed multiple times.

“At one point it was life-threatening. Both are stabilized now, but they both have significant injuries,” said Const. Gary O’Brien of the Nanaimo RCMP.

The victims, who live in central Nanaimo, phoned 911 after the incident and said the suspect had fled.

A suspect in his 20s was arrested without incident at a residence on Boundary Crescent.

He is known to the couple, police say.

The suspect is facing a number of charges, including attempted murder.

He remains in police custody.

The home was secured overnight and was examined by officers with the Nanaimo RCMP Forensics Unit on Sunday.

“Investigators are confident there are no other suspects involved and that this was an isolated incident not connected to the recent gun violence that has occurred in Nanaimo,” said O’Brien.

The investigation is continuing and police are asking for anyone who has information relating to this incident, to call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345, and quote file # 2021-46614.

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