Police Hunt for Suspect in Medieval Garb After Stabbings in Quebec City

Police Hunt for Suspect in Medieval Garb After Stabbings in Quebec City
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The Canadian Press
11/1/2020
Updated:
11/1/2020

QUEBEC—Police in Quebec City are hunting for a man dressed in medieval clothing and armed with a bladed weapon who they say has left “multiple victims.”

They say incident happened near the national assembly Saturday night and that the suspect remains at large.

Police say five victims have been transported to a local hospital, however, there was no immediate word on their conditions.

Spokesperson Etienne Doyon said “It remains to be determined, but these are serious attacks.”

Police were asking area residents to stay indoors as the search for the suspect continues.

Anyone with further information about the incident, or the location of the suspect was being urged to call 911.

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