Suspect in Quebec courthouse stabbing charged with attempted murder and assault

The suspect in Tuesday's stabbing at a courthouse near Montreal is facing multiple charges. A Longueuil police car is seen in Longueuil, Que., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

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LONGUEUIL, Que. - The suspect in Tuesday's stabbing of an interpreter at a suburban Montreal courthouse is facing multiple charges.

Alexandre Garcés, 44, appeared in court in Longueuil, Que., on Wednesday to be charged with attempted murder, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon. Court documents specified that a knife was the weapon allegedly used in the attack.

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