Toronto police say the man named as a suspect in a violent attack on a 16-year-old and her mother on Friday is now wanted on a charge of attempted murder.
Police and paramedics were called to a property on Trudelle Street, near McCowan Road and Eglinton Avenue East, at around 6 p.m. on Nov. 23.
The girl was taken to the Hospital for Sick Children with critical injuries after being stabbed in the neck.
Police said a 37-year-old woman was taken to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Paramedics said the woman suffered from blunt-force trauma to her head.
Harry Rajkumar, 46, is being sought on two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of assault with a weapon. On Monday, police announced an additional charge of attempted murder.
Rajkumar is described by police as being 5’11” and weighing approximately 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a red shirt with a white zip-up jacket.
Officers said he is believed to be driving a grey 2009 Toyota Tundra with the Ontario plate AJ 21674. They encouraged anyone who sees Rajkumar or the truck to call 911 immediately.
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— With files from Nick Westoll
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