Police believe weekend stabbing in North York was a random attack
Posted January 28, 2019 10:10 am.
Last Updated January 28, 2019 10:15 am.
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Toronto police have released an image of a suspect after what’s believed to have been a random attack in North York over the weekend.
It was reported that on Sunday a 32-year-old man was crossing the street in area of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue just before 2:30 p.m.
The man was allegedly approached from behind by the suspect and attacked.
The victim was stabbed in the leg and his attacker fled the scene on foot.
The victim suffered minor injuries.
After further investigation, police now believe this was a random attack.
The suspect is described as having an olive complexion, between five feet six inches and five feet eight inches tall, unshaven, and with short black hair. He was wearing a black and blue rain jacket, dark pants and light-coloured shoes.
