Uber driver left with life-threatening injuries after stabbing, robbery
An emergency room sign is seen in an undated file photo. (CTV News)
An Uber driver is in hospital after a stabbing in north-central Edmonton on Tuesday night.
Police responded to a call about an injured man in the area of 118 Avenue and 87 Street at 9:45 p.m. and transported the driver, who had been stabbed, to hospital.
The man was treated for serious, life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital.
Investigators say the driver's vehicle was stolen after the assault but was found abandoned shortly thereafter.
No arrests have been made and a suspect description has not been provided.
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