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Woman dies after stabbing near Seaton Street in Toronto

Toronto police have not released the name of the woman who died in the Saturday stabbing. The homicide unit is investigating. Arlyn McAdorey / The Canadian Press

A woman died Saturday afternoon following a stabbing near Seaton Street and Callaghan Lane.

Around 4:40 p.m. police responded to an unknown trouble call in the area. Upon arrival, officers located a woman suffering from serious stab wounds. She was rushed to hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.

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“We are still investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident” said Inspector Suzanne Redman, adding  “we have no indication that there’s any threat to public safety at this time.”

Investigators could not say whether anyone involved in the stabbing was previously known to police.

The identity of the victim has not been released, nor has any description of a suspect.

Police say that the homicide unit has been notified and is investigating.

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