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'There was blood everywhere': Neighbours recount events leading to Sarnia Police investigation

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Sarnia Police have arrested one person following a reported assault near the intersection of Indian Road North and Exmouth Street.

Multiple witnesses told CTV News London they were woken up by screaming and yelling shortly before 7 a.m.

Soon after, police arrived and taped off a home at 724 Roger Street.

Police have said little about the investigation, but neighbours told CTV News officers had originally cordoned off a wide area at two locations.

They also reported blood stains, later washed off by firefighters, near a home on Roger Street and at an apartment complex facing Exmouth Street.

One woman, who lives across the street from the Roger Street investigation said she was awoken to police officers outside her window and a pool of blood on her driveway.

"All I know is that there's been a stabbing, and there was blood everywhere here, and there's blood in another area."

The woman added that the police presence on the street isn't unusual, but she stressed that the street is improving.

"We try, and we have a community awareness watching each other and stuff."

Sarnia police said a man was chasing two other men with a knife and confirmed one was stabbed.

The victim was taken to hospital with significant non-life-threatening injuries. The victim and suspect were known to each other, according to police.

A 26-year-old man was arrested and faces charges related to aggravated assault, assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon and two counts of mischief under $5,000.

Police added that the suspect was bound by a release order for aggravated assault, theft under $5,000 and using a disguise while committing an offence.

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