The accused was charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault following a stabbing at a street festival.
The accused and the victim, who did not know each other, engaged in a verbal altercation regarding the welfare of a puppy.
The victim, who was larger and older, unexpectedly punched the accused in the head.
In response, the accused drew a folding knife and stabbed the victim.
The court applied the framework for self-defence under section 34 of the Criminal Code and found that the Crown failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused's actions were unreasonable in the circumstances.
The accused was acquitted of all charges.
