The Toronto police are actively searching for a suspect following a stabbing incident that occurred onboard a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus in Scarborough on Thursday night. The incident took place in the vicinity of Kennedy Road and Stratton Avenue.
Emergency services were alerted to the scene at approximately 6:22 p.m. after witnesses reported the stabbing. Officers promptly responded and found a male victim in his 20s who had sustained injuries from the attack. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is being treated for injuries that, fortunately, are described as non-life-threatening.
In the aftermath of the incident, law enforcement agencies are working diligently to gather more information and apprehend the suspect. Authorities have released a description of the perpetrator, detailing a male individual who was last seen wearing a green jacket paired with grey jogging pants.
The police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information that could lead to the suspect's identification to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details have been made available at this time.
This stabbing incident underscores the ongoing concerns around safety within public transit systems and has raised alarms among both residents and commuters in the area. The TTC, as well as the Toronto police, are taking the matter seriously, as community safety remains a priority.
Citizens are advised to stay alert and report any suspicious activity to the authorities as the investigation continues. Further updates are expected as police continue to explore leads related to this incident.
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