Man turns himself in to police after stabbing at shelter
Posted July 11, 2018 11:13 pm.
Last Updated July 12, 2018 9:02 am.
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A man in his 50s is in hospital after a stabbing at one of the city’s downtown shelters.
Police first responded to a call at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday in the Sherbourne Street and Queen Street East area where a fight had broken out between two people.
Officials said a man in his 30s fled the scene but later walked to the police station and turned himself in. He was taken to hospital as a precaution.
The victim suffered a serious stab wound to the leg. Police say his condition has improved.
Police said the suspect is facing a number of charges including aggravated assault.
CORRECTION: This is a corrected story. A previous version said the victim walked to the police station. This version also corrects the age of the victim