Daylight stabbing near Kensington market sends man in 20s to hospital

Toronto police say they were called to the area of College Street and Augusta Avenue for reports that a man has been stabbed.

A man in his 20s was rushed to hospital after he was reportedly stabbed in broad daylight Saturday afternoon, police say.

In a post to social media, Toronto police say crews were called to the area of College Street and Augusta Avenue shortly before 1 p.m. for reports that a man has been stabbed.

Police say the victim made his way to a nearby business to seek help.

Paramedics transported him to hospital and confirmed to CTV News Toronto that his injures are believed to be serious and “life-threatening.”

No suspect description has been released at this time but an investigation is ongoing, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.