Man arrested after 2 people allegedly assaulted, stabbed in North York home

Police are searching for Nicholas Benjamin, who is wanted in connection with a violent assault in North York. TPS/HO

By John Marchesan

Posted September 19, 2025 10:47 am.

Last Updated September 24, 2025 9:35 am.

Toronto police have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with a violent assault against two people in North York.

Investigators say three people, who are known to each other, were in a residence in the area of Torresdale Avenue and Robert Hicks Drive around 9 p.m. on Sept. 18 when a verbal altercation began.

Police allege the suspect assaulted one of the victims and then stabbed the other when they attempted to intervene before fleeing the scene.

A woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while a man suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Nicholas Benjamin of Toronto has been arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon and aggravated assault.

He was scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 24.

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