Man stabbed at Etobicoke apartment building, 1 in custody

Toronto police are investigating after a man was stabbed and injured inside an apartment building in Etobicoke.

By Lucas Casaletto

Posted July 18, 2025 7:01 am.

Last Updated July 18, 2025 11:18 am.

Toronto police are investigating after a man was stabbed and injured inside an apartment building in Etobicoke.

Officers were called to the East Mall and Rathburn Road area just before 6:30 a.m. on Friday.

A man in his 30s was located with stab wounds inside the building, police said.

Paramedics told CityNews the victim is in stable condition and was being treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

A 37-year-old man was taken into custody, police confirmed, and the investigation is ongoing.

Officers were called to the East Mall and Rathburn Road area just before 6:30 a.m. on Friday for reports of a stabbing. Photo: Bertram Dandy/CityNews.

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