Man arrested after woman seriously injured in random stabbing in Danforth

Police investigate after a woman was stabbed inside a store in Danforth. CITYNEWS/Khaled Mansour

Posted March 2, 2024 3:30 pm.

Last Updated March 2, 2024 10:21 pm.

A man is in custody after a woman suffered serious injuries following a stabbing inside a store in Danforth.

Investigators were called to the area of Danforth and Greenwood Avenues just before 2:30 p.m. Saturday for reports someone had been stabbed.

When they arrived they found a woman suffering from stab wounds. She was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police tell CityNews the suspect and victim were not known to each other.

Late Saturday, police said they had arrested a man and that they were not looking for any other suspects.

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