A frightening ordeal for a Scarborough woman this afternoon. The victim of a machete wielding man. The woman, beleived to be in her 40's, was seriously injured after being slashed multiple times in the face by a man Thursday evening.
The victim was rushed to hospital in non-life-threatening condition, paramedics told CP24.
The incident happened around 5 p.m. in the area of Ellesmere and Markham roads.
The suspect fled the scene in a van but according to Toronto Police Const. Craig Brister was later arrested.
Investigators add there is no immediate threat to the public.
The investigation is ongoing.