Man charged with attempted murder 

Toronto police have made an arrest in connection with a stabbing that left a man in his 50s with critical injuries earlier this week.

Officers were called to the area of St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday for reports of a stabbing outside a Popeyes restaurant.

According to police, the victim was approached from behind and stabbed by an unidentified man who fled eastbound on St. Clair Avenue West. The victim was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

On Saturday, police arrested 34-year-old Alexander Mikheil Jaenicke Maider. He faces two charges, including attempted murder and aggravated assault.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 9, 2025.

With files from The Leader Spirit’ Patricia D’Cunha.