Police have arrested a university student in what they call a “hate-motived” stabbing that took place inside Hagey Hall at the University of Waterloo on June 28.
Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) announced in a press release on June 29, that they have arrested a 24-year-old international student, who studied at the university at some point in time.
The suspect was held in custody overnight and made a court appearance on June 29. Police said they have recommended the suspect be remanded into custody without bail.
Geovanny Villalba-Aleman faces charges of three counts of aggravated assault, four counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and mischief under $5,000. One teacher and two students were taken to hospital after being stabbed, and are in serious, but not life-threatening condition, according to police….