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Police say a man who was stabbed with a machete in north-end Toronto on Wednesday has died in hospital.

Toronto police said emergency crews were called to the Yonge Street and Wedgewood Drive area, north of Finch Avenue East, after 8 p.m. with reports someone was seriously injured.

Toronto Paramedics said the victim, a man who is believed to be in his 40s, had multiple injuries. A spokesperson said he was taken to hospital in critical condition. Police said early Thursday morning the man had succumbed to his injuries.

Police said a male suspect, who is described as being approximately 5’10” and having a medium build, short dark hair, was last seen running into an alley. Officers said the suspect was last seen wearing a navy blue t-shirt.

The homicide unit has taken over the investigation.

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Update: Male victim has been pronounced deceased in hospital. Homicide has taken carriage of the investigation. ^gl — Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) September 20, 2018

Update:

Male victim stabbed with a machete. Witnesses have advised that the male suspect fled.

Described as: brown, 5'11", wearing a navy blue shirt.

Anyone with info please call @TPS32Div #GO1739446^adc — Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) September 20, 2018