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Man charged after allegedly carrying ‘multiple’ knives on TTC subway

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Toronto police charged a 20-year-old in connection with a weapons dangerous investigation onboard the TTC. (Toronto Police Service)

A man allegedly brandished multiple knives onboard a TTC subway train before being approached by members of the public, Toronto police said Wednesday.

The incident occurred on Dec. 11 around 2:30 p.m., investigators said, when the suspect entered Yorkdale Station.

The suspect fled the scene but was later arrested, police said.

Police said they charged Justin Goulbourne, a 20-year-old of Toronto, including failure to comply with a probation order.

Investigators are seeking witnesses to the incident.