Tweed man charged with three counts of attempted murder

Central Hastings OPP have laid attempted murder charges after three people suffered serious stab wounds in Madoc Township.

Police say the incident happened between 11:30 p.m. and midnight on Wednesday on McCann Road in Eldorado when a man was travelling to the area via a taxi.

It's alleged that the car driver, a 59-year-old man, was assaulted and suffered life-threatening injuries. The driver drove himself to a nearby gas station and was transported to a hospital in Kingston.

Two other people were also assaulted in their home. A 64-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries. The two were taken to hospital by Hastings-Quinte Paramedics.

The suspect is then said to have fled the scene in a stolen vehicle and was seen driving on Highway 62. He was arrested without incident.

Thirty-six-year-old Matthew Helm of Tweed is charged with the following:

• Attempt to commit murder - three counts
• Break and enter with the intent to commit an indictable offence
• Theft of a motor vehicle
• Mischief over $5000

The accused was remanded into custody and has a scheduled appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on May 2, 2024.

Investigators believe there was no safety risk to the general public during the incident.