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Man seriously injured after stabbing at Yonge-Dundas Square: Toronto police

Toronto police say a man was stabbed in the upper body at Yonge-Dundas Square. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Toronto paramedics say a man is suffering serious injuries after a stabbing at Yonge-Dundas Square Friday night.

Police responded to the incident just before 9:30 p.m. to the intersection of Yonge and Dundas Street.

Investigators said a man was conversing with a group and then for an unknown reasons a man within the group slashed the victim in the neck.

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The victim was transported to hospital by emergency crews for treatment.

Officers said they are looking for a man in his 20s, wearing a long-sleeved blue hooded shirt and multi-coloured pants. He was last seen heading towards the southbound platform of the subway.

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Police said the male suspect was last seen fleeing on foot in the area of Dundas Street West.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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