1 man in serious condition after downtown Toronto stabbing

A Toronto police cruiser seen in an undated file photo.

By Dilshad Burman

Posted April 7, 2023 8:52 am.

Last Updated April 7, 2023 8:53 am.

One man is in hospital after a stabbing in Toronto’s downtown core late Thursday night.

Police were called to the area of Dundas Street West and Chestnut Street just before 11 p.m.

When officers arrived on the scene they found an injured man and he was taken to hospital in serious condition.

The investigation is ongoing and there is no word on suspects at this time.

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