Man critically injured after being hit by wine bottle near Christie Pits

Toronto police say a man was seriously injured in an altercation with another man who allegedly hit him with a wine bottle near Christie Pits. Photo: Hugues Cormier/CityNews.

By Lucas Casaletto

Posted July 27, 2022 9:36 pm.

Last Updated July 28, 2022 7:10 am.

Toronto police say a man was seriously injured in an altercation with another man who allegedly hit him with a wine bottle near Christie Pits.

Authorities were called to Bloor Street and Carling Avenue, near Ossington station, sometime around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday for reports of an altercation between two people.

Police said one man was hit by a bottle. Paramedics tell CityNews the victim is in serious but stable condition.

Officers are searching the area for the suspect.

The investigation is ongoing.

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