Fatal stabbing in St. Catharines leads to murder charge

A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in St. Catharines on Thursday night. 

Niagara Regional Police say officers responded shortly before 10 p.m. to a reported stabbing in the Church Street and Niagara Street area and found a male with life-threatening injuries. 

The victim was taken to a hospital outside of the region, where he was pronounced dead. 

Police say a suspect was identified and arrested. 

Stephen Dunk, a 52-year-old St. Catharines man, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the incident. 

The accused is being held in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled for Friday. 

The charge has not been proven in court. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009134.