Man transported to trauma centre after stabbing in Mississauga: police

A man has been transported to hospital after a stabbing in Mississauga, police say.

In a tweet Wednesday afternoon, Peel Regional Police said the incident occurred in the Derry Road East and Torbram Road area.

Police said officers received the call at 4:42 p.m.

Officers said a man was stabbed “a number of times.”

Police initially said the man was in his 30s but later confirmed he is in his 40s.

According to police, the victim was transported to a trauma centre.

Police are now searching for a male suspect with short dreads, who was seen wearing dark pants and black shoes.