A 16-year-old boy is facing charges in connection with a stabbing in East York.
It happened on Jan. 18 at around 12:17 p.m. near Coxwell Avenue and Plains Road.
According to police, an altercation broke out in the area between the boy and a 20-year-old man.
At some point, police allege the boy brandished a knife and stabbed the man.
The victim was rushed to hospital for treatment. The severity of his injuries is unclear.
Toronto police said a suspect was apprehended “within hours.”
A 16-year-old Toronto resident has been charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace and carrying a concealed weapon.
He cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
He made an appearance in court on Jan. 19.
