One person injured in Aurora stabbing; 1 in custody

Police in York Region investigate after a male was stabbed in a plaza in Aurora on July 20, 2025. CITYNEWS/Karim Islam

Posted July 20, 2025 7:44 pm.

Last Updated July 20, 2025 8:54 pm.

One person is in custody following a stabbing in Aurora.

Police in York Region were called to a commercial plaza at 126 Wellington Street West, near Yonge Street, just after 7 p.m. Sunday for reports someone had been stabbed.

When they arrived, they found a male suffering from stab wounds. They were taken to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The age of the victim was not immediately available.

Police say the suspect fled the scene but was arrested a short time later.

There was no indication as to what may have led up to the incident.

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