Bloor/Yonge Subway Station,
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Date: Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023
Unit: 51 Division
Phone: 4168085100
Case #: 2023-133656
The Toronto Police Service is informing the public of a hate-motivated Assault investigation.
On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers responded to a call for an Assault at the TTC Bloor-Yonge Subway Station.
It is reported that:
- a man struck the victim on the head causing the victim’s religious head covering to become dislodged and fall to the ground
- the man made derogatory comments towards the victim and left the area
The suspect is described as wearing a blue hat, a black jacket and carrying a black bag.
After consultation with the Service's specialized Hate Crime Unit, the investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
When suspected hate-motivated offences are reported to police, the investigation will be led by a Divisional investigator. The Hate Crime Unit will be made aware and specialized officers from that unit will support the investigation as needed.
If it is alleged a criminal offence was committed (such as assault or mischief) and it is believed to have been motivated by bias, prejudice or hate, the officer-in-charge will consult with the Crown. If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.
Wilful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General’s consent. Members of the Hate Crime Unit will provide assistance and support to the divisional investigators in seeking the Attorney General’s consent to lay these charges, if applicable. These charges are often laid at a later time.
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