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.
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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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