Man critically injured in stabbing at Royal York Subway Station

A TTC sign is seen lit up at night in an undated photo. CITYNEWS/Dilshad Burman

By News staff

Posted May 4, 2021 5:07 pm.

Last Updated May 4, 2021 5:10 pm.

A man in his 30’s has been rushed to hospital with life threatening injuries after he was stabbed multiple times at Royal York Subway Station.

Police said they were called to the scene around 4 p.m. after an altercation on the subway platform led to the man being stabbed on the train.

The TTC is halting all subway service on Line 2 between Islington and Jane while police investigate. Shuttle buses are running until service is resumed.

There is no word on possible suspects at this time.

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