Woman injured, 1 arrested in stabbing near The Junction

A woman has been injured in a stabbing near the Junction on Jan. 5, 2026. CITYNEWS/Daniel Berry.

By Meredith Bond

Posted January 5, 2026 3:42 pm.

Last Updated January 5, 2026 5:35 pm.

A woman has been injured and a man has been arrested in a stabbing near The Junction Monday afternoon.

Toronto police were called to Dundas St. West and Jerome Street, south of Dupont Street around 3 p.m. for reports a person has been stabbed.

The female victim was rushed to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

The 79-year-old male suspect, who was known to the victim, has been arrested.

The intersection is closed as the investigation is still ongoing.

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