A taxi driver was stabbed near York Mills shopping centre Wednesday night, according to police.

The incident may have been due to a fare dispute with a customer, police said.

Police received reports of a stabbing at around 9:20 p.m. near Yonge Street and York Mills Road.

The suspect, still armed with the knife, fled and entered the shopping centre, according to police.

The victim suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police officers are searching the area and have not released any suspect information.