Police investigate hate-motivated assault on TTC streetcar – CityNews Toronto

Toronto police are investigating after a racist attack on a TTC streetcar.

In a statement, police said a 28-year-old man boarded the 510 streetcar, heading north from Bremner Boulevard and Spadina Avenue, on Thursday, September 23, 2021, around 7:30 p.m.

Another group of people got on the same tram. A woman who was part of the group began to make racial slurs at the man, police said.

He then spat at the man twice and then fled, covering his face with a gray blanket to hide his identity.

Police say he exited the streetcar in the Queen Street West and Spadina Avenue area.

Investigators are treating the incident as a hate-motivated assault and are trying to locate the suspect.

She is described at five foot six, 175 pounds. She was wearing a gray sweater, black leggings, and gray boots.

“There were several people who witnessed the assault. Investigators would like to speak to anyone who may have more information or know the identity of the woman, ”police said.

Reference-toronto.citynews.ca

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