Arrests made after TTC operator violently attacked at Sheppard station
Posted March 20, 2022 8:22 am.
Last Updated March 20, 2022 12:53 pm.
Two teenagers have been arrested as police search for additional suspects after a TTC operator was violently assaulted by a group of people at Sheppard Subway Station.
The incident happened just before 10 p.m. on Saturday following reports that as many as six people had assaulted a TTC worker.
Paramedics said the transit operator was rushed to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Toronto police tell CityNews that two males under the age of 18 were arrested for the incident and face multiple charges, including mischief, uttering threats and assault.
The pair have since been released pending a court date.
Two other male suspects are being sought. Their age is not confirmed.
ASSAULT:
Sheppard Subway Station
9:54pm
– Reports a TTC Operator has been assaulted by a group of approx 6 ppl@TorontoMedics have transported the Operator to hospital
– Unknown extent of injuries@TPS32Div is o/s investigating, anyone w/info contact police#GO516937
^lb— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) March 20, 2022
