Man fatally stabbed in Mississauga; 4 hospitalized in East York apartment fire

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A man has died following a stabbing in an industrial area in Mississauga early Sunday morning.

Peel Regional Police said officers were called to the area of Tomken Rd. and Kamato Rd. at 4:54 a.m., where they found the injured man.

Police said the victim succumbed to his injuries and the suspect had fled the area on foot.

Acting Insp. Ian Plummer told reporters that investigators believe the victim and the suspect were both attending a party in the area.

Describing the event as a “decent-sized party,” Plummer said investigators believe others in attendance may have witnessed the incident.

He said the party was in “its late stages,” and that people were starting to leave when the incident occurred.

He urged witnesses to contact the police’s homicide bureau at 905-453-3311, ext. 3205

The victim’s identity has not been released by police, pending notification of next of kin.

Plummer said investigators believe the stabbing was an isolated incident and that there was no threat to public safety.

East York apartment fire sends four to hospital: Report

Four people were reportedly hospitalized following an East York apartment fire on Saturday night.

Toronto Police said officers responded to reports of a fire in the Thorncliffe Park Dr. and Overlea Blvd. area at 10:27 p.m.

The fire, located in a unit on the 41st floor, was quickly extinguished, CityNews reported, citing first responders at the scene.

The fire is believed to have started from a lithium-ion battery, CityNews reported.

Four people were taken to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.

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