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Man Charged After Multiple Assaults on TTC Buses in Scarborough
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Core Incident
Toronto Police allege that a 37-year-old man assaulted several passengers on two separate Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) routes in Scarborough. The first assault occurred on a south-bound bus on McCowan Road near Alton Towers Circle, where the suspect attacked a fellow rider, causing non-life-threatening injuries. After the attack, the assailant fled the scene, was later located nearby, and was arrested. Police say the victim and suspect were strangers and the assault was unprovoked.
A second incident involved the same individual on a Wednesday bus traveling on Midland Avenue between Silver Star Boulevard and Huntingwood Drive. During that ride he assaulted four passengers before exiting the bus and fleeing before officers arrived.
Timeline of Events
- Thursday (approx. 5:20 p.m.) – Police respond to assault call on McCowan Road; victim treated for minor injuries.
- Wednesday – Suspect assaults four passengers on Midland Avenue route; passengers sustain non-life-threatening injuries.
- Subsequent investigation – Police link the suspect to multiple prior assaults on TTC buses in the area and issue a public appeal for information.
Official Statements & Responses
Officers emphasized that the assaults were unprovoked and that the victims’ injuries were not life-threatening. Police have provided a physical description of the suspect: South Asian, aged 25-30, about six feet tall, slim build, with medium-length black hair, wearing a black cloth face mask, a white T-shirt, and long brown pants.
The police investigation unit (21 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau) has asked anyone with relevant dash-cam, home-video, or eyewitness information to contact them at 905-453-2121, ext. 2133. For tips related to the specific assaults, callers are directed to 416-808-4200.
Ongoing Investigation
The case remains open, with authorities continuing to seek witnesses and video evidence. No further charges have been announced beyond the multiple assault counts already filed. Police have not released a name for the suspect, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.