A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Brampton, police said.
In a tweet Monday afternoon, Peel Regional police said the incident occurred just before 2:30 p.m., in the Sandalwood Parkway and Dixie Road area.
Police said officers received a report that a man had been stabbed.
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Peel Paramedics told Global News the man was transported to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition.
Officers said there is a “large police presence” in the area.
In an update just before 3:30 p.m., officers said a suspect had been taken into custody.
Police confirmed to Global News that the suspect and victim were known to each other.