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Assault: Suspect Arrested

February 06, 2025
Location of incidentGould Street and Church Street
Date and time of incidentFriday, January 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Date and time reportedFriday, January 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM

Incident details

A TMU community member reported to TMU Security that an individual threw a container at them striking them on the leg. TMU security attended and arrested the individual. No visible injuries were reported. Toronto Police Service was notified and attended.

Description information

The individual was described as male, with a light complexion, is 26 years old and approximately 183 cm (6’).They had a blonde goatee. They were wearing a red baseball hat, dark green coat, black long sleeved t-shirt, grey sweatpants and white sneakers. 

Definition of Assault

An assault is when someone intentionally applies force (or attempts or threatens to apply force) to another person without their consent.
This is an abbreviated Canadian Criminal Code definition. Learn more about the terminology used in incident reports.

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