The Toronto police arrested a 38 -year -old man in connection with a violent stabbing incident in the city’s downtown core over the weekend.
On Sunday, August 3, around 5 pm, the authorities responded to a stabbing report near Belview Avenue and Wales Avenue near Kensington Market.
Police suffered a male victim from several knife wounds and a female victim, who was also attacked. The male victim maintained deadly injuries and was rushed to the hospital. The suspect had escaped from the scene before the officials arrived.
The officers were able to identify the suspect, and with the help from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the man was located and detained in the Niagara region. He was taken back to Toronto.
38 -year -old Murtaza Khaj Sadiavia of Gulef has been accused of attempting murder, attack and criminal harassment. He appeared in court on Monday, August 4.
Investigation is on.