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2 stabbed at Belvedere LRT station, man who knew victims arrested: EPS

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Edmonton police have arrested a man suspected of stabbing two people at the Belvedere LRT Station on Wednesday.

Around 1 p.m. a 35-year old was standing inside a bus shelter at the transit centre when police said he was approached by a man and stabbed.

He was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition.

Soon after, a second stabbing victim, a 30-year old man, was found in the transit centre parking lot with serious injuries.

The suspect was found near Manning Drive. He was arrested and a knife was recovered.

Police said the suspect knew both victims.

A 37-year old man is facing several charges. Police said he has a history of violence and was convicted of manslaughter in 2006.

He remains in custody with a court appearance set for next week.