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Assault: Suspect Arrested

April 21, 2026
Location of incidentGerrard Street East and Church Street
Date and time of incidentFriday, April 17, 2026 at 11:15 p.m.
Date and time reportedSaturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:15 a.m.

Incident details

Toronto Police Service reported to TMU Security that an individual approached a member of the public and punched them in the face causing them to fall. The individual then left and was later arrested. The member of the public sustained visible injuries. 

Description information

The individual was described as male with a light complexion, is 28 years old and approximately 180 cm (5’11). They had black hair and a black moustache. They were wearing a tan baseball hat, tan hoodie, black jeans, black running shoes and carrying a black backpack. 

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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