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Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing at Etobicoke bar

Tamar Gayle, 23, has been charged with attempted murder and other offences following a stabbing in Etobicoke on October 28, 2018. TPS/Handout

A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at a west-end Toronto bar last month.

Police said they were called the Konrad Lounge near Islington Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard around 3 a.m., on Oct. 28, for reports of a stabbing.

Police said two men were involved in a fight and one of them was stabbed multiple times.

When authorities arrived, the victim was found conscious and taken to hospital for treatment.

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On Saturday, police revealed the identity of the suspect as Tamar Gayle.

The accused was arrested on Monday and charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, two counts of failing to comply with probation and failing to comply with a recognizance order.

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He was scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

–With a file from Ryan Rocca

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