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Teenager charged in stabbing of 16-year-old at north Toronto school

Toronto police say a 15-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after another teen was stabbed at a school in the city's north end.

Investigators say a 16-year-old boy was walking in the hallway at George S. Henry Academy on Tuesday afternoon when he was approached by another boy.

Police say the two got into an argument that turned physical, and the 16-year-old was stabbed in the torso.

They say the injured teen is being treated in hospital and his condition is stable.

Police say the suspect is charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, weapons dangerous and carrying a concealed weapon.

He is due in court today.

Neither teen can be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The Canadian Press


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