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Woman in critical condition after stabbing in Toronto

Toronto police say they arrested a 26-year-old man following the stabbing of a woman Saturday night in the city's downtown core. A Toronto police vehicle is shown parked on Yonge Street as rain falls in downtown Toronto on Tuesday Jan. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives

A woman in her 50s was stabbed in downtown Toronto on Saturday night and suffered serious, life-threatening injuries, police say.

Officers say they received reports of the stabbing around 11:19 p.m. on John Street in the area of Lawrence Avenue West and Weston Road.

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Once at the scene, first responders found the victim with multiple stab wounds. Paramedics quickly transported her to a trauma centre.

Responding officers say they arrested a 26-year-old man following the incident.

No further details are available at this time.

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