Woman dead, man in custody after assault in North York

A man was taken into police custody following an apparent assault in North York Saturday evening that left one woman dead.

Toronto police responded to an unknown trouble call in the area of Sheppard Avenue West and Jane Street at 10 p.m.

Police say they received reports that an assault occurred at a residence in the area.

When officers arrived, they located a woman suffering from life-threatening injuries.

Police say the woman was later pronounced dead at the scene.