Stabbing on bus in Mississauga leaves teen with life-threatening injuries

A teenager is in critical condition after he was stabbed in Mississauga overnight.

Peel Regional Police said they responded at around 1:50 a.m. Tuesday to reports of a stabbing onboard a transit bus in the area of Hurontario Street and Watline Avenue.

That’s just north of Matheson Boulevard.

Officers located a 17-year-old boy suffering from a stab would.

Police and paramedics provided medical assistance before the teen was taken to a trauma centre.

It was initially reported that he was stable before his condition downgraded.

As of after 7 a.m., he was reported to be in life-threatening condition.

“Investigators subsequently identified and arrested an 18-year-old female,” Peel police said.

She is facing charges of attempted murder, assault with a weapon, and obstructing a peace officer.

She remains in custody pending a bail hearing.

Police said it was an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.