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A man in life-threatening condition after being stabbed in Yonge-Dundas Square

A man is in critical condition in hospital after being stabbed several times in a busy square in the center.

Police were called to Yonge and Dundas streets around 7:23 pm for stabbing signals.

An elderly man was subsequently rushed to hospital with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries, Toronto paramedics said.

Police later said there were life-threatening injuries.

The stabbing took place right in front of the bustling northeast corner of Eaton Center as crowds of people enjoyed the evening.

A suspect has been detained in connection with the incident, police said.

Police are asking all witnesses to contact investigators.