A 29-year-old man is currently in custody in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred in Brampton early Tuesday afternoon.
Shortly before 12:30 p.m., officers responded to an address on Leslie Street. At the scene, police found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds.
The 61-year-old victim was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he died a short time later.
Police have not released his name.
In a release issued Tuesday night, police announced that a suspect had been arrested following “an extensive search.”
Jermaine Wood, of Brampton, was arrested for murder. He is being held for a bail hearing and will appear in court Wednesday, police said.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-453-2121 ext. 3205 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
