Man sought in stabbing investigation, Sherbourne Streeet and Shuter Street area

Man sought in stabbing investigation, Sherbourne Streeet and Shuter Street area

Saturday, June 27, 2020 - 10:30 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service requests the public's assistance identifying a man as part of a stabbing investigation.

On Thursday, June 25, 2020, at approximately 1 a.m., officers responded to a call for a stabbing in the Sherbourne Street and Shuter Street area.

It is reported that:

- a 38-year-old man was in the Moss Park area

- he was approached by another man

- they became involved in an altercation

- the 38-year-old man was attacked with a box cutter and machete

- he was transported to hospital with serious injuries

- the suspect fled the area

The suspect is described as black, mid 20s, 5'10", medium build, and unshaven. He was wearing a red scarf tied around his left arm and had no shirt on.

He is believed to be violent, armed and dangerous. If located, do not approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately.

Anyone who has dashcam video, or any business owners in the area who may have security camera video, is asked to contact investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Detective John Gallagher, 51 Division