Man killed in early morning downtown stabbing; suspects arrested

Toronto Police are investigating after a man was killed following a violent incident in the downtown core early Sunday. — Toronto Police are investigating after a man was killed following a violent incident in the downtown core on Dec. 18, 2022. CITYNEWS/Ken Townsend

Posted December 18, 2022 7:21 am.

Last Updated December 18, 2022 9:44 am.

A man is dead following an early morning stabbing in the downtown core.

Paramedics tell CityNews 680 they were called to an area near York Street and University Avenue around 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning.

A man was transported to a nearby trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. He was later pronounced dead.

Police have not commented on the circumstances surrounding the incident except to say that a group of individuals have been taken into custody but no charges have been laid.

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