(HAWKESBURY, ON) - One person has been charged with attempted murder after a serious assault in Hawkesbury.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, shortly after 3:00 am, members of the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence on Higginson Street.

A male had suffered a serious stab wound in an assault and was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The culprit had fled the scene.

The investigation identified a suspect and officers located and arrested a male several hours later.

Jason MCGREGOR, age 41 of Hawkesbury, has been charged with one count of attempted murder.

This accused remains in custody, with a bail hearing scheduled to continue before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on Monday October 27, 2025.