Woman stabbed in the head near St. Lawrence neighbourhood, police say

Photo shows police at the scene of a stabbing investigation. (Rob Ramlackhan/CityNews)

Posted April 12, 2025 10:51 am.

Last Updated April 12, 2025 3:10 pm.

Toronto police are investigating after receiving a report about a woman who was stabbed in the head area on Saturday morning.

Officers were called to the area of St. Lawrence Street and Richmond Street East just after 10:00 a.m.

Police are searching for a female suspect last seen walking eastbound on King Street. She is described as being in her 30s with a short afro. She was last seen wearing a black hat, black jacket, grey trackpants and white Nike shoes.

Paramedics say one person was transported to a hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

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