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Police seek suspect in unprovoked East Danforth stabbing

A random attack on Sunday left a victim with serious injuries. Police describe the suspect as a man in his late 20s, around 5'10", wearing a plaid sweater.

· 2 min read · HOC Toronto Desk
Police seek suspect in unprovoked East Danforth stabbing
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Toronto police are searching for a suspect after an unprovoked stabbing in East Danforth on Sunday, June 28.

The incident occurred in the Danforth Avenue and Main Street area around 12:45 p.m. The suspect approached a person from behind and stabbed them in the back, then fled the area.

The victim, whose age and gender have not been released, was treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the victim and suspect did not know each other and the attack appeared random.

The suspect is believed to be in his late 20s, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall with a goatee. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a dark plaid sweater and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police.