Police make arrest in alleged hate-motivated assault at TTC subway station

A Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway train goes out of service. CITYNEWS / File / Nick Westoll

Posted February 8, 2023 12:09 pm.

Last Updated February 8, 2023 12:11 pm.

Toronto police say they’ve arrested a suspect following an investigation into an alleged hate-motivated assault at Bloor-Yonge subway station last month.

Police were called to the station on the morning of Jan. 18 after reports of an assault.

A man reportedly struck a person on the head, causing their religious head covering to fall to the ground.

Police say the suspect also made derogatory comments towards the victim before fleeing the area.

On Tuesday police arrested Omar Ashanophie Johnson, 34, at Sherbourne subway station.

He’s facing charges of assault and breach of probation.

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