Suspect arrested after man’s face slashed in random North York attack
Posted July 8, 2024 12:03 pm.
Last Updated July 9, 2024 4:25 pm.
Toronto Police say a man who was walking along a pathway in North York was randomly attacked by a suspect who punched him in the head repeatedly before pulling out a knife and slashing his chest and face.
The frightening incident took place on Friday, July 5, at 12:17 p.m. on a pathway in the Sunrise Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue area.
Police say the attack was unprovoked and started with the suspect pouncing on the victim’s back and punching his head several times.
The sudden violence escalated even further when police say the suspect slashed the victim’s chest and face with a knife, leading to serious injuries that were treated in hospital.
On Tuesday, police announced an arrest in the case.
Yusuf Erdogan, 23, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon and weapons dangerous.
