Man in custody after stabbing 18-year-old near Casa Loma: police

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Police tape is shown in Toronto Tuesday, May 2, 2107. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

By Lucas Casaletto

Posted April 19, 2023 4:43 pm.

Last Updated April 19, 2023 4:44 pm.

Toronto police have arrested a man after an 18-year-old was stabbed and injured outside of the downtown core.

Officers were called to the St. Clair Avenue West and Tweedsmuir Avenue area near Casa Loma around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday for reports of a person with a knife.

Authorities located a victim with stab wounds, and a suspect was arrested in the area.

Toronto police confirmed with CityNews that the stabbing occurred outside of a Loblaws at St. Clair Avenue.

Officers said an 18-year-old male was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A 32-year-old man was taken into custody.

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