Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders speaks to the media in Toronto on Monday, March 14, 2016. Toronto police are looking into whether a double stabbing at a military recruitment centre could be linked to terrorist activity. Police Chief Mark Saunders says a man walked into the centre around 3:30 p.m. Monday, pulled out a knife and attacked a uniformed Canadian Forces member. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Victor Biro
Republished March 14, 2016 - 8:22 PM
Original Publication Date March 14, 2016 - 4:30 PM
TORONTO - Toronto police are looking into whether a double stabbing at a military recruitment centre could be linked to terrorist activity.
Police Chief Mark Saunders says a man walked into the centre around 3:30 p.m. Monday, pulled out a knife and attacked a uniformed Canadian Forces member.
Saunders says others were able to take down the suspect but a second Canadian Forces member was stabbed in the process. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
He says the suspect made unspecified comments that led police to look into a possible terror connection.
RCMP and CSIS have also been contacted.
Saunders says charges against the 27-year-old suspect are pending.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said at this point, it appears to be an isolated incident and "there is no imminent threat to public safety."
"Canadians can be assured that their police and security agencies are fully engaged and are discharging their responsibilities," Goodale said in a statement.
"My thoughts are with the victims and their families."
News from © The Canadian Press, 2016