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The letter released Thursday by 10 groups is in response to a knife attack last week that seriously injured a court interpreter at the courthouse in Longueuil, south of Montreal.

Organizations representing workers in the Quebec justice system are calling on the provincial government to increase security at courthouses. The letter

Quebec announced Thursday it will fast-track the training of special constables on the same day that representatives of courthouse employees joined chief justices in calling for improved security in the buildings.

Handheld metal detectors have been provided to constables, who now search all visitors.

A 44-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed an interpreter in a Longueuil, Que., courthouse on Tuesday.

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The suspect, 44, was expected to appear in court Wednesday to be charged with attempted murder, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon.

LONGUEUIL, Que. — The suspect in Tuesday's stabbing of an interpreter at a suburban Montreal courthouse is facing multiple charges. Alexandre Garcés, 44, appeared in court in Longueuil, Que.

LONGUEUIL, Que. - The suspect in Tuesday's stabbing of an interpreter at a suburban Montreal courthouse is facing multiple charges.

The suspect in Tuesday's stabbing at a courthouse near Montreal is facing multiple charges. Alexandre Garcés, 44, is expected to appear in court today to