Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after altercation at Toronto shelter

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an altercation with another person at a shelter in northwest Toronto early Sunday morning.

Toronto police said they responded to an incident in the area of Islington Avenue and Monogram Place just before 2:40 a.m.

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When officers arrived, they learned an altercation had occurred between two people.

Police said the victim suffered “superficial wounds” to the neck.

Paramedics told Global News a male in his 60s was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been discharged.

Officers said a person is in custody but did not provide further information.

A spokesperson for the city told Global News the shelter is currently being used as a COVID isolation and recovery site.