21-year-old man arrested after east-end stabbing over cigarette refusal

A man in his 60s was seriously injured after a stabbing at a Burger King at Danforth Ave. and Broadview Ave., with one person now in custody.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a man in his 60s was stabbed in Toronto’s east end Saturday afternoon.

In a post to social media, Toronto police say officers were called at around 4:09 p.m. to the area of Danforth Avenue and Broadview Avenue for reports of a stabbing.

Investigators allege the suspect approached the victim and demanded a cigarette. When the victim refused, police say the suspect began assaulting him. The victim attempted to walk away, but the suspect allegedly produced a knife and stabbed him before fleeing the scene.

The victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the victim and suspect were not known to each other.

Police further allege that a short time after the stabbing, the suspect attended a store in the area, selected several items and left without attempting to pay.

The suspect was previously identified as a man in his 30s wearing a blue hooded sweater.

Officers later located and arrested the suspect who they now identify as 21-year-old Lamarana Diallo of no fixed address.

He has been charged with:

• Assault
• Assault with a Weapon
• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Possession of a Weapon
• Theft Under $5,000
• Six counts of Fail to Comply with Probation

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Sunday.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact police.