Woman suffering serious injuries after stabbing near York University: police
A woman is suffering serious injuries after being stabbed near York University on Wednesday night, according to Toronto police.
Officers say that they were called to the area of Assiniboine Road and Evelyn Wiggins Drive just after 10:30 pm.
On scene, they reportedly located a female victim with a serious stab wound.
STABBING:
Assiniboine Rd & Evelyn Wiggins Dr
– reports of a woman stabbed
– officers o/s
– have located a female victim w/ serious stab wound
– male suspect fled on foot
– described as male, Asian, 5’11”, slim, black jacket, pants & hoodie w/backpack
– will update#GO152999
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) January 23, 2020
The male suspect, described as being Asian with a slim build, about 5’11” in height, and wearing a black jacket, pants, and a hoodie with a backpack, reportedly fled on foot.
Around 10:45 pm, police said that there had been reports that the male suspect was still armed with a knife. The K9 unit was aiding the search for the suspect, meanwhile, the victim was transported to hospital.
STABBING: (UPDATE)
Assiniboine Rd & Evelyn Wiggins Dr
– officers o/s investigating
– police K9 o/s assisting w/ search for suspect @TPSK9
– reports that male suspect still armed w/ the knife
– female victim transported to hospital via @TorontoMedics
– will update#GO152999
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) January 23, 2020
At about 12:45 am on Thursday, police reported that they were still searching the area for the suspect and were also canvassing for witnesses.
STABBING: (UPDATE)
Assiniboine Rd & Evelyn Wiggins Dr
– officers still searching the area for the suspect
– officers are canvassing for witnesses
– any video, security footage, dash cam pls contact police
– any info pls call 4168082222/8083100#GO152999
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) January 23, 2020
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