# Police Seek Witness in East End Stabbing

Hamilton Police are looking to speak with a female bystander who may have seen an unprovoked stabbing at the Queenston and Eastgate bus terminal on Thursday, Sept.

Published: 2026-10-02T13:48:10.000Z
Edition: hamilton
Canonical: https://localwire.ca/hamilton/2026-10-02-police-seek-witness-in-east-end-stabbing/
Publisher: Local Wire

## Record

Source: Hamilton Police Service
Released: Friday, October 2, 2026
Category: Crime

## Report

Hamilton Police are looking to speak with a female bystander who may have seen an unprovoked stabbing at the Queenston and Eastgate bus terminal on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. Police say a 45-year-old woman suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries after being attacked from behind by a male suspect near Centennial Parkway and Queenston Road. The suspect is described as wearing a black T-shirt and dark pants and may have been carrying a backpack. Witnesses in the area between 7:45 and 8:15 a.m. are asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

Local Wire does not publish the names of private individuals in police reporting. This brief was generated from the Hamilton Police Service's release and verified against it; the full release, including any names and updates the service publishes, is on the [official release page](https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/node/165344).

## Sources

[1] Hamilton Police Service news release, Friday, October 2, 2026 — https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/node/165344