Suspect charged with attempted murder and assault after Quebec courthouse stabbing

MONTREAL — The suspect in Tuesday’s stabbing at a courthouse near Montreal is facing multiple charges.

Alexandre Garcés, 44, is expected to appear in court today to be charged with attempted murder, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon. 

A 68-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked on Tuesday at the courthouse in Longueuil, Que., southeast of Montreal.

A lawyer who witnessed the aftermath said the victim was a well-known court interpreter whose face and head were covered in blood after the attack.