Toronto cops seek group after 2 stabbed during attempted robbery
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Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a group of bandits after two festivalgoers were stabbed during a robbery attempt in Scarborough over the weekend.
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Toronto Police officers responded to the Finch-Morningside Aves. area on Sunday around 11 p.m. after they received a call about a stabbing.
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Two victims were attending a festival in the area when they were approached by a group of six or seven suspects who attempted to rob them.
Police said one of the group stabbed both victims. Two wounded men — one 18, the other 38 — were rushed to a hospital for treatment.
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Officer suspended
Hamilton Police have suspended a 23-year member, pending a the outcome of an investigation into social media posts which allegedly contain prejudicial content.
Police said the posts were first brought to their attention by a media outlet and upon learning of these allegations, the veteran cop was suspended with pay and an internal investigation was initiated.
If the probe determines the member’s conduct breached Hamilton Police Service standards, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken, said police.
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