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Teen stabbed in Toronto laneway rushed to hospital: police

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WATCH ABOVE: Police are investigating after a teenager was stabbed in the Ossington Avenue and Harbord Street area of Toronto. Catherine McDonald has the latest – Jan 9, 2023

Toronto police say a teenager has life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in a laneway on Monday.

Emergency crews were called to Ossington Avenue and Harbord Street at around noon for reports of a stabbing.

Police said the person was stabbed in a laneway in the area and then rushed to hospital via an emergency run.

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Paramedics told Global News they transported a male in life-threatening condition to a trauma centre.

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In an update just after 5:10 p.m., police said the victim — a 17-year-old boy — remained in hospital in life-threatening condition.

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There is no suspect information and anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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