Woman, 43, arrested after person stabbed in Toronto streetcar
26 Jan 2023
CHCH News
Police have arrested and charged a 43-year-old Toronto woman after a person was stabbed multiple times on a Toronto streetcar Tuesday afternoon.
Toronto police were called to Spadina and Sussex avenues at 2 p.m. after a reported stabbing on a streetcar.
Police have identified the person who got stabbed in the streetcar as a 23-year-old woman.
Officers say the victim was taken to hospital and the suspect was arrested at the scene.
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Leah Valdez, 43, of Toronto is charged with:
Attempt murder Aggravated assault Carry concealed weapon Possess weapon dangerous to public peace Possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon knowing its possession is unauthorizedInvestigators say the suspect was scheduled to appear in virtual court Wednesday morning.
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