A 15-year-old boy was stabbed during a brawl near a Toronto school, leading to an arrest being made, according to police.
The incident occurred on Monday afternoon near the intersection of Jane Street and Sheppard Avenue West, just steps away from Emery Collegiate Institute.
According to Toronto police, a group of teenagers were involved in a physical altercation when one of them pulled out a knife and stabbed the 15-year-old victim.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
Police were able to quickly apprehend a suspect in connection with the stabbing. A 16-year-old boy has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon.
The motive for the brawl and stabbing is still under investigation, but police believe it may have been gang-related.
In a statement, Toronto District School Board spokesperson Ryan Bird said that the incident did not occur on school property and that the school is cooperating with police.
The incident has raised concerns about safety in the area, with some residents calling for increased police presence and stricter measures to prevent violence.
This is not the first time that violence has erupted near Emery Collegiate Institute. In 2019, a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in a nearby park, and in 2018, a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in a nearby apartment building.
Toronto police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.
