Gill facing attempted murder charge

A Brampton man is facing an attempted murder charge in stabbing of a woman on McMurchy Avenue.

The 34-year-old victim is recovering in hospital from multiple stab wounds following an attack around 5 p.m. at an apartment at 430 McMurchy Ave.

Jagwinder Singh Gill, 47, faces a charge of attempted murder and one of breach of recognizance in connection with the incident. He was arrested after police arrived and found the woman unconscious and bleeding.

The woman was rushed to hospital in critical condition, but has since been upgraded to serious condition.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the 22 division criminal investigation bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 2233 or Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.