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Man in critical condition after stabbing in Toronto’s downtown core: police

A man in his 50s is in critical condition after being stabbed in Toronto. Max Trotta / Global News

Toronto paramedics said a man in his 50s has been transported to hospital in life-threatening condition after being stabbed near Yonge and Dundas streets.

Emergency crews were called to the area just before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evening.

Toronto police initially reported the male victim was in his 40s. However, Toronto paramedics have confirmed to Global News that he is in his 50s.

In a tweet, Toronto police said to expect traffic delays in the area due to multiple emergency service vehicles on scene.

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Street cars will also be affected on Dundas Street, police said.

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No suspect information has been released at this time.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS.

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