A man has been arrested after an “unprovoked” stabbing in the Kensington Market area early Sunday morning that left aÌýman in critical condition.Ìý
Police received reports of the stabbing near Ìýat approximately 5 a.m., É«É«À² police said.Ìý
The man in his 30sÌýwas foundÌýwith multiple,Ìýserious stab wounds and taken to a localÌýhospital, officers said. Officials previously said the man was in his 40s.ÌýHe was still in critical condition on Sunday afternoon,Ìýacting Insp. Todd Jocko said in a media conference.
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The suspect, a man in his 30s, allegedly fled the scene and was arrested several hours later, Jocko said.Ìý
The stabbing was “unprovoked but targeted” Jocko added.Ìý
The investigation is still in the early stages and officers said there is not a lot of information to share yet, but residents can expect anÌýincreased police presence in the area.Ìý
STABBING:
Bellevue Ave and Denison Sq
4:59 am
-reports of a person stabbed
-police o/s
-one male with serious stab wounds
-victim transported to hospital via emerg run
-victim in critical condition
-suspect still outstanding
-large police presence in the area
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Daniel Opasinis is a breaking news reporter, working out
of the Star’s radio room in É«É«À².Ìý
Anastasia Blosser is a breaking news reporter, working out of
the Star’s radio room in É«É«À². Reach her via email: ablosser@thestar.ca
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