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Toronto police say a man is dead after a stabbing at an apartment in the city early Sunday.

Police said they were called to the area of Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue West shortly after 6 a.m.

A man was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. He was later pronounced dead in hospital.

A suspect was arrested at the scene of the incident.

Police have identified the victim has 43-year-old Birchfield Matthews of Toronto.

Police said 29-year-old Kenroy Samuel of Toronto has been charged with second degree murder.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

The victim has been identified as Birchfield Matthews, 43, of Toronto. Handout / Toronto Police