Man dead after stabbed multiple times, Toronto police say

Toronto police say they are investigating two scenes after a man was found with multiple stab wounds in the Rexdale area.

A police spokesperson said officers received an initial call around 12:30 p.m. Saturday with reports of a fight between two parties. They received a second call around 1 p.m. that a man had been found unconscious in the area of Martin Grove Road and John Garland Boulevard. They believe the two incidents are connected.

Paramedics said they transported a man in life-threatening condition from multiple stab wounds on an emergency run to a trauma centre. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Police said they have one person in custody and homicide has taken over the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing.