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Pair arrested for attempted murder in Toronto streetcar stabbing

Toronto police have released security camera photos of two suspects who were wanted in connection with a stabbing on a streetcar. Toronto Police Services

Toronto police say two men have been arrested in connection with a stabbing on a streetcar that left the victim with life-threatening injuries.

Police say the suspects boarded the vehicle around 3:40 a.m. on Saturday near King Street West and Spadina Avenue and got involved in a confrontation with a 24-year-old man.

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Upon arriving on the scene, officers found the man with stab wounds, and paramedics transported him to a local trauma centre in life-threatening condition.

READ MORE: Toronto police asking public’s help identifying suspects in streetcar stabbing

Two Toronto residents surrendered to police on Tuesday. Gumercindo Diaz, 22, was charged with attempted murder and assault.

Emanuel Ortez-Escobar, 23, faces charges of attempted murder, assault with a weapon and weapons dangerous.

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— With files from Alana MacLeod, Global News

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