Eight teenage girls charged with murder in Toronto stabbing death

Eight teenage girls who appear to have met on social media have been charged with second-degree murder over the death of a 59-year-old man who was stabbed in downtown Toronto.

Police say the girls are believed to have assaulted and stabbed the victim following an altercation. The man was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries but died a short time later.

Browne said investigators believe those involved in the attack met on social media and came from various parts of the city, but said it was still unclear why they met that evening.

The suspects appeared in court on Sunday and are due again in court on 29 December.