A woman has died after reportedly being stuck by a machete in Scarborough.
According to Toronto Police, one man is in custody and they are investigating the attack, which occurred on Wednesday evening.
Police initially reported a man was running around with a machete near Morris Road and Ellesmere Road when he “struck someone repeatedly.”
Officers arrived on the scene and located the victim, who had suffered very serious injuries.
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The victim succumbed to her injuries on scene.
Following the arrest, police say there were no outstanding suspects or dangers to the public.
Homicide is currently investigating the incident.
STABBING:
Morrish Rd + Ellesmere Rd
– Victim has succumbed to her injuries
– Pronounced deceased on scene
– Police have 1 man in custody
– Believed to be responsible for this attack
– No outstanding suspects or dangers to the public
– Homicide called in to investigate
^dh— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) September 11, 2019
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