Police say a man from Toronto has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that took place on a streetcar yesterday afternoon. A Toronto Transit Commission streetcar drives past the downtown skyline in Toronto on Thursday June 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Police say a man from Toronto has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that took place on a streetcar yesterday afternoon. A Toronto Transit Commission streetcar drives past the downtown skyline in Toronto on Thursday June 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Toronto police say they've arrested and charged a man after a stabbing on a downtown streetcar that involved two people who did not know each other.
Police say they responded to the stabbing that took place on the streetcar in the area of Dundas Street West and St Patrick Street shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
They allege a 55-year-old suspect and the victim were arguing when the altercation turned physical, at which point the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim.
Police say the victim's injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.
The suspect, who had fled, was arrested in the area by police.
The 55-year-old man faces charges that include aggravated assault and carrying a concealed weapon.
Police say the suspect was set to appear in court on Wednesday.
This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published Sept. 11, 2024.
