Man stabbed in chest during fight in downtown Toronto

Toronto police investigate a stabbing near Church and Shuter streets in downtown Toronto on Feb. 22, 2024. CITYNEWS/Giancarlo DeSantis

Posted February 22, 2024 5:46 am.

Last Updated February 22, 2024 10:51 am.

A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was stabbed in downtown Toronto early Thursday.

Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Church and Shuter streets around 3:45 a.m.

Toronto police tell CityNews two people who didn’t know each other got into a fight when one stabbed the other in the chest.

A man in his mid 20s was rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say the suspect is around five foot seven, but no other description details were available.

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