Identity of suspect sought after stabbing yesterday afternoon near Main and Danforth

Toronto police have released photos of a man they are looking for in connection with an investigation into a stabbing in the Main Street and Danforth Avenue area yesterday afternoon.

Police were called to the area on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at approximately 2:11 p.m. The incident allegedly took place in a cell phone/electronics shop on Danforth Avenue just west of Main Street.

According to police, the male victim was approached by a man and a verbal altercation took place. The suspect then allegedly stabbed the victim and fled east on Danforth Avenue, police said.

The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as male, approximately 30 years old, approximately six-feet tall, with a medium build, black braids, and a short black beard. He was last seen wearing a black and grey puffer jacket, blue jeans, and a black backpack.

Images of the suspect have been released by the police.

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect or the incident is asked to contact police in 55 Division at 416-808-5500, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or online at https://www.222tips.com