Neighbourhood heroes saved quadruple stabbing victims, police say

Neighbourhood heroes saved stabbing victims, police say

Police and paramedics are crediting the bravery and fast actions of neighbours and passersby with saving the lives of a young mother and her 18-month-old girl.

A Hamilton man is charged with attempted murder after the quadruple stabbing that shocked a central neighbourhood Tuesday afternoon.

Yesterday, police and paramedics praised the efforts of residents who rushed to provide first aid to the woman and her child and the actions of the Good Samaritan who, according to witnesses, tried to help the pair flee their attacker by loading them in his van.

He also suffered stab wounds when the attacker managed to make his way into the van, according to neighbourhood residents.

"It is apparent to investigators that the unselfish actions of many residents in the neighbourhood .. saved the lives of several people including a woman and her 18-month-old toddler. They heroically became involved in an incident that was unknown to them, putting themselves in harm’s way," said police in a release Wednesday.

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