Police investigate stabbing at Whitby motel

A Durham Regional Police vehicle is shown in this undated photo. (DRPS)

By Michael Talbot

Posted October 27, 2022 5:45 pm.

Durham regional police are investigating after a serious stabbing at a Whitby motel on Thursday evening.

Police say it happened at the Motel 6 at 165 Consumers Road.

The victim was rushed to a trauma centre in Toronto with life-threatening injuries. Police have not released the victim’s age or gender.

One male is in custody.

No further details were immediately available.

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