An 18-year-old London man has been charged after allegedly stabbing another male in the back with a knife.

London police say a verbal altercation broke out between two males who knew each other on Tuesday at 5 p.m. near Bradley and Ernest avenues.

As the victim turned away, the other male stabbed him in the back, according to police.

The victim received medical treatment for the minor injury. While police were speaking with the victim at the hospital, the accused showed up for medical treatment for a minor cut to his hand. He is currently on conditions not to communicate with the victim from a previous matter.

Jordan Leblanc, 18, was charged with assault with a weapon and breach of recognizance.