Mayor Offers Support To Councillor After Stabbing

January 7, 2016

[Updated] The Mayor of Hamilton today offered his support to Councillor RoseAnn Edwards, who is recovering from a stabbing incident earlier this week, saying that Ms Edwards “has represented her constituents extremely well” and he wishes her a “quick recovery.”

Mayor Charles Gosling said, “RoseAnn has represented her constituents extremely well over her 4 years of service as a City of Hamilton Councillor and has actively acted on their behalf on those issues that arise effecting the residents and businesses of Northeast Hamilton.

“The recent successful New Year’s event on Court Street came about thanks mainly to her quiet determination to get an event such as this on ‘the block.’ We wish her a quick recovery.”

Following the incident on January 5th, Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At approximately 10.25pm on Tuesday evening police responded to a report of an incident that took place on Angle Street in Pembroke.

“Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a 60-year-old woman was stabbed and received serious lacerations to her body. She was taken to the hospital where she is being treated for her injuries. The seriousness of her injuries are unknown at this juncture.

“A male known to the victim is in police custody as a result of the altercation. An investigation has commenced by the Central Investigative Department with Detective Sergeant Rock leading the investigation.”

Update 1.26pm: A police spokesperson said, “The 60-year-old Pembroke woman involved in the assault that took place on Tuesday is resting on a general ward and her injures are also not considered life-threatening. This matter is under investigation and a male is still in police custody and a court appearance is expected in the near future.”

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  1. Takbir Karriem Sharrieff says:

    I wish Ms Edwards a speedy recovery to good health.She is good Material for Mayor of Hamilton and represents her Constituents well.Prayers abound for her and her family members.

  2. geebie says:

    Wishing you all the best in your recovery!!! God bless!!