Toronto Police have intensified a manhunt for a suspect who is accused of stabbing a man during an argument in the Long Branch area.
Officers warn that the suspect is considered violent, armed and dangerous and residents are asked to call 911 if they see him.
Officers were called to the Long Branch Avenue and Lake Shore Blvd. W. area on June 14 around 4:47 p.m. to deal with a person with a knife.
“It is alleged a man became involved in an argument with a number of people and made threats towards them,” according to a release from 22 Division. “He stabbed one of them several times causing extensive injuries.”
The suspect then fled the area.
Police have identified the suspect as Justin Bellinger, 32, of Toronto. He faces a charge of attempt murder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.