Police arrest one suspect in East York stabbing

A Toronto police cruiser is seen in an undated photo. CITYNEWS/Dilshad Burman

By News Staff

Posted August 1, 2020 7:41 am.

Last Updated August 1, 2020 8:13 am.

One man is in custody following an early morning stabbing in East York.

Police say they were called to the area of Dawes Road and Brenton Street around 3 a.m. Saturday.

Police say they found one victim who was transported to a trauma centre with serious injuries.

No further details as to what may have led up to the incident have been released.

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