A man out on a release order for several criminal offences, including a stabbing, has been arrested and charged after a “random” stabbing in Mississauga on Tuesday, police say.
Peel Regional Police Const. Tyler Bell said officers responded at around 4:39 p.m. Tuesday to the area of Hurontario and John streets, north of Dundas Street.
A 19-year-old man was found suffering from a “significant” stab wound and he was taken to a trauma hospital where he remains in serious-but-stable condition.
The incident prompted Peel police to issue a public safety advisory, warning of an “armed and dangerous” suspect who fled the scene after the “unprovoked assault.”
The suspect was later identified as 34-year-old Toronto resident David Dytlow, Bell said, and he was taken into custody Wednesday morning.
In a news release issued Wednesday afternoon, police said at around 9:30 a.m., while on an unrelated matter, officers spotted Dytlow at Mississauga Hospital and he was taken into custody “without incident.”
He faces a charge attempted murder and three counts of failing to comply with a release order.
“He was known to Peel police and other GTA services and he is currently on a release order for other assaults, assault with a weapon, and assault cause bodily harm,” Bell noted.
The news release said one of the incidents occurred in Peel Region in 2021 where Dytlow allegedly stabbed an individual. He was subsequently prohibited from carrying weapons.
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Dytlow currently remains in custody pending a bail hearing.
“This was a stranger attack and as such it brings a lot of alarm and concern to the public,” Bell said.
“The good news is we have that suspect in custody. We are not aware yet as to what a motive might be. That will come on as the investigation progresses.”
Bell encouraged the public to “always be vigilant” and avoid walking alone if possible.
He also encouraged individuals to walk in well-lit areas.
Tuesday’s incident, however, happened in a “very high volume area, especially for pedestrian traffic,” Bell said.
Police said investigators will continue to canvas the Hurontario Street and John Street area Wednesday evening.
“If you haven’t had a chance to speak with police regarding this stabbing incident, officers will be in the area until approx 9pm tonight for this purpose,” police said in a tweet.
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