A man has been taken into custody after a stabbing incident in Scarborough, according to police.
The incident occurred on Monday evening at around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Lawrence Avenue East and Kingston Road.
According to police, a man was found with stab wounds and was taken to a trauma centre in serious condition. The suspect was arrested at the scene and is currently in police custody.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
This incident is just one of many recent acts of violence in the city, with Toronto seeing a significant increase in gun and knife-related crimes in the past year.
Mayor John Tory has expressed his concern over the rise in violence and has called for stricter gun control measures to be implemented.
In response to the recent incidents, Toronto Police Chief James Ramer has announced the formation of a new task force to address the issue of gun violence in the city.
The task force will consist of officers from various units, including the guns and gangs unit, and will focus on targeting known offenders and seizing illegal firearms.
The safety and well-being of our citizens is of utmost importance, and the Toronto Police Service is committed to working tirelessly to ensure the safety of our communities.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
