LOWELL, MASS. (WHDH) - A Lowell man is facing criminal charges in connection with a deadly stabbing in the city on Tuesday, officials said.

Jacob Dwyer, 26, has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and intimidation of a witness in connection with the fatal stabbing of Christopher Dubey, 36, of Lowell, at a residence on Princeton Boulevard, Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan and Lowell Police Superintendent Barry Golner said in a joint statement.

Dwyer was arraigned Wednesday in Lowell District Court and ordered held pending a dangerousness hearing scheduled for Nov. 17.  

A preliminary investigation suggests Dubey arrived at the Princeton Boulevard residence after being contacted by another individual who indicated assistance was needed at the residence because Dwyer was allegedly acting erratically. All parties are known to each other.

The stabbing remains under investigation.

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