Suspect in stabbing of dog at Toronto park is the person who reported incident, police say

In this file photo, police tape is shown in Toronto on May 2, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Toronto police say a man who reported the stabbing of a dog at a park Tuesday afternoon has been arrested as he is allegedly the person responsible for the attack.

Officers were initially called to the area of Yonge Street and Ramsden Park Road, located nearby Rosedale Station, a few minutes before 4:15 p.m.

Police said the complainant told them that a man armed with two knives stabbed his dog several times while they were out for a walk.

The dog was rushed to a veterinary hospital, where police say it is now in stable condition and expected to recover from its injuries.

Police initially put out a description of the purported suspect, saying he was a Black man who stood six feet tall and wearing a black puffy jacket and a blue surgical mask.

Hours later, police revealed that the complainant was arrested. They said further investigation had determined the complainant allegedly made a false statement and was the person responsible for the stabbing.

Police added that he was being charged with various offences.