Man arrested after woman stabbed at shelter near Mount Pleasant and Eglinton

Man was arrested early this morning after a women was stabbed near Mount Pleasant & Eglington Aves. 53 division is investigating the incident.

By Kalie Stephan

Posted December 28, 2021 11:21 am.

Last Updated December 28, 2021 11:22 am.

A woman was sent to hospital this morning after being stabbed at a City of Toronto shelter.

The incident occurred shortly before 3 a.m. at the former Roehampton Hotel near Mount Pleasant and Eglinton Ave.

Her injuries were non-life threatening. A man was arrested a short time later and taken out of the building in handcuffs.

The former hotel is being used as a temporary shelter that provides additional space for physical distancing.

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