Advertisement

Increased police presence on Toronto’s Bathurst Street following fatal double stabbing

Emergency crews at the scene of a stabbing in the area of Bathurst Street and Ellerslie Avenue on Friday afternoon. Global News

People in Toronto’s Bathurst Street and Ellerslie Avenue area should expect to see an increased police presence on Saturday as officers investigate a fatal double stabbing.

In a tweet, Toronto police said officers would be on the scene of 4600 Bathurst Street to “gather evidence and speak to witnesses” following the death of two people in the area on Friday.

Toronto police said the incident occurred in the Bathurst Street and Ellerslie Avenue area just after 3:30 p.m. on Friday.

Officers initially said there was an altercation between a man and a woman. Police said three people were then located with injuries.

In an update, officers said two people had succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Story continues below advertisement

Police said on Friday that one man was in custody and no suspects are believed to be outstanding.

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Toronto police said there was no danger to public safety and members of the public could speak to officers at the scene if they had any concerns.

— with files from Global News’ Hannah Jackson

Sponsored content

AdChoices