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Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing at Scarborough bar: police

A man is charged in connection with a bar stabbing. Global News

An attempted murder charge has been laid after police say a man was repeatedly stabbed in the neck and arm during a fight at a Scarborough bar last week.

Toronto police say a suspect fled after stabbing the 53-year-old man in the bar near Lawrence Avenue East and Susan Street the night of June 20.

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The man was treated in hospital for his injuries.

A 44-year-old man sought in connection with the incident has now been arrested after turning himself into police.

Newton Danvers, of Toronto, is charged with attempted murder and appeared in court Monday.

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