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Man found suffering from critical injuries in east Toronto after apparent assault

Police tape in Toronto is seen in this file image. Global News

A man was taken to hospital after he was found suffering from critical injuries on an east Toronto walkway late Thursday, police say.

Toronto police said officers responded to a medical call at 11:34 p.m. in the Markham Road and Eglinton Avenue area of Scarborough.

Police said there were reports a man who appeared to have been assaulted was found on a walkway.

Paramedics told Global News they took the victim to a local trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.

Officers found a male suspect nearby and he was taken into custody, police said.

Further information wasn’t immediately available.

Officers are continuing to investigate.

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