Woman charged in downtown stabbing attack of teen
Posted Jul 17, 2019 12:46:44 PM.
Last Updated Jul 17, 2019 05:36:02 PM.
CALGARY (660 NEWS) – A Calgary woman has been charged after what appears to be a random attack on a teenager downtown.
29-year-old Chantel Nicole Blackface is being charged with aggravated assault and breach of probation after stabbing a 17-year-old-girl on Tuesday, July 16.
According to a release from CPS, a group of five people confronted the girl, which led to the stabbing.
Witnesses quickly jumped to the teen’s aid and called 9-1-1.
“Based on thorough descriptions by witnesses, officers were able to quickly locate a suspect nearby. The suspect was arrested without further incident,” according to the release from police.
The teen was taken to hospital in stable condition.
Blackface is due in a Calgary court Monday, July 22.
Police have stated they believe the incident to be random in nature.