Toronto police have arrested a man and charged him in connection with a downtown stabbing that left a 23-year-old victim in hospital with serious injuries.
A suspect turned himself into authorities at a North York police station Tuesday morning, hours after an arrest warrant was issued.
Police say the victim -- a 23-year-old man -- got into an altercation with a suspect as he was waiting near Yonge and Wood Streets for two of his friends Monday night at around 6 p.m.
During the argument, the man was stabbed multiple times with a 10-inch knife.
He was rushed to hospital with injuries to his chest, abdomen and arms. He underwent surgery but is expected to survive his wounds.
A security camera in the area caught a suspect fleeing towards Carlton Street.
Christopher Hunter, 23, is facing several charges, including attempted murder.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the suspect is being asked to call police at 416-808-5104 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS.
