Man seriously injured after stabbing outside downtown Toronto hotel

Toronto police say a man suffered serious injuries after he was stabbed in the leg in downtown Toronto.

Officers responded at around 12:15 a.m. Tuesday to the area of Richmond Street West and University Avenue, just outside the Hilton hotel.

Investigators said the victim was reportedly involved in a previous altercation at a bar or restaurant at 111 Richmond Street West.

Officers at 52 Division said they also received multiple fight calls to that location.

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At the end of the night, police said the victim went to get into an Uber, when words were exchanged with the suspect — which led to the victim being stabbed in the leg.

The victim suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment.

Police are still looking for the suspect and the investigation remains ongoing.