General · 22 August 2026

Man arrested after two stabbed at Edmonton Sikh temple on Friday

Two men were hurt in Canada after a 27-year-old was arrested following a stabbing at a Nanaksar Sikh Gurdwara on Friday. Police said the suspect had a history of violent offences and was recently released from prison for aggravated assault. Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, condemned the "appalling" attack, calling for safety in places of worship.

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