Staff member assaulted at homeless referral centre

By News Staff

A woman is in hospital in critical condition after an assault at a referral centre for the homeless in downtown Toronto.

It happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the city-run building on Peter Street, near Spadina Avenue and Richmond.

Paramedics took the staff member to St. Michael’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries to the face and upper body. She is in stable condition.

Police have arrested a male suspect, who is facing a charge of assault causing bodily harm. He is scheduled to appear in court Thursday for a bail hearing.

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