Oshawa man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed at business

A 28-year-old Oshawa man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing at an Oshawa business left a woman seriously injured on November 6, 2026, Durham Regional Police said.

The woman and the accused, who was also seriously injured, remained in hospital in stable condition on November 9, police said. Police described the incident as isolated and said there was no ongoing threat to public safety.

Utsav Prakashkumare Acharya, 28, of Oshawa, has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and breach of a release order, police said.

Officers from Central East Division responded to a call to assist paramedics at a commercial plaza near Adelaide Avenue East and Ritson Road North at about 8:30 p.m. They found an adult woman in the parking lot with multiple stab wounds, police said. She was taken to a Toronto-area trauma centre.

While securing the scene, officers found an adult man with serious injuries inside a nearby business. He was also taken to a Toronto-area trauma centre, according to police.

Investigators allege the woman was attacked inside the business before making her way outside, where emergency responders found her. Police said witness statements and video surveillance helped investigators identify the injured man as the suspect.

Police said the accused has been remanded into custody and the investigation remains ongoing. The allegations have not been proven in court.