Toronto police are asking the public for help as they investigate a fatal stabbing that took place earlier this week.
Police say officers responded to a call Monday night of a stabbing downtown.
They say multiple men were chasing another man north on Yonge Street near Wellesley Street before he was stabbed in the chest.
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READ MORE: Man dies in hospital after stabbing near Yonge and Wellesley
Officers arrived on scene and police say the man later died of his injuries in hospital.
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He has been identified as Simon Zerezghi, 25, of no fixed address.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the stabbing is being asked to contact police.
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