A suspect is sought after a man was critically injured in a midtown stabbing on Thursday night.

Toronto Police said officers responded to a stabbing call at about 10:30 p.m. in the Bathurst St.-St. Clair Ave. W. area.

Police said a man approached the victim from behind and stabbed him before fleeing eastbound on St. Clair Ave.

The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Suspect sought in a stabbing investigation. TORONTO POLICE HANDOUT

The suspect is described as 5-foot-10 and 30-40 years old. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, black shoes and a black jacket with a blue hood.

Images have been released.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-1300, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at 222tips.com.

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