Police are investigating after a female was sexually assaulted just before 9 p.m. Monday near Broadview subway station.

Officers believe the assault occurred on the street at knife point, said CP24’s Jackie Crandles.

Police believe the female was taken into an alleyway and attacked, said Crandles.

The victim has been taken to hospital.

The incident was the third sexual assault to occur on Monday. Earlier in the day, two females were sexually assaulted after a man armed with a knife forced his way into their home.