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Man charged after fatal stabbing inside Scarborough building lobby

A police cruiser on the scene after someone was stabbed in the lobby of a building. Global News

Toronto police say a man is facing a second-degree murder charged following a fatal stabbing inside of an apartment building lobby in Scarborough.

Police said they were called to Glen Everest Road, near Kingston Road and Birchmount Park, at around 11:40 am. for reports that someone had been stabbed.

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A man suffered serious injuries and later died in hospital, police said.

The victim was identified by police as 38-year-old Leon Tyrell.

Read more: Police begin homicide investigation after fatal stabbing inside Scarborough building lobby

On Wednesday, investigators said they arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with the stabbing.

Sathiskumar Rajaratnam is facing a second-degree murder charge.

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