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2 stabbed during attempted robbery in North York

Emergency crews on the scene of a double stabbing in North York Saturday evening. Jeremy Cohn / Global News

Two people were injured following a stabbing in North York on Saturday evening.

Toronto police said they received a call just before 9 p.m. with reports of a stabbing in the area of Finch Avenue and Ardwick Boulevard.

When they arrived on the scene, police located a man with serious injuries, and he was transported to hospital.

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Shortly after, officers found another man with stab wounds. He had minor injuries and was treated by paramedics on the scene.

Police said the incident stemmed from an attempted robbery.

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When the suspect pulled out a knife and attempted to rob a man, the man pulled out his own knife and both individuals were stabbed, police said. The suspect was the person who suffered the most serious injuries.

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