A man in his 20s has died after a stabbing in the city's east end, police confirmed Saturday morning.

EMS said they received a call about a stabbing near Danforth and Greenwood Avenues just after 3 a.m.

Paramedics took the victim to a nearby hospital. Police later confirmed his death.

Insp. Richard Hegedus told CP24 that it appears that the victim was stabbed after an altercation took place on the sidewalk and roadway.

A male fled the scene, but police don't yet have a description of him, Hegedus said.

Investigators are now canvassing the area and trying to gather information about the suspect.

Anyone with any information about the case is asked to contact police at 54 Division at 416-808-5400 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS.