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Witnesses chase suspect after security guard stabbed in Toronto

Toronto police seek public's assistance in sexual assault investigation. Global News

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing in Etobicoke, Ont., Saturday morning.

Toronto police said they were called to an address on Islington Avenue, near Highway 401, for reports of a stabbing around 10 a.m.

Police said witnesses at the scene chased the suspect and pointed him out to attending officers when they arrived. The suspect was arrested near the scene.

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Paramedics told Global News the victim had serious injuries and was taken to a trauma centre.

Toronto police later confirmed the man who was injured was a security guard — his injuries improved to non-life-threatening on Saturday afternoon.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police.

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