Man arrested after assault with python snake in Toronto
Posted May 13, 2023 11:35 am.
Last Updated May 13, 2023 1:40 pm.
Toronto police have arrested and charged a man following an alleged assault with a python snake.
Police responded to a call for a man threatening people with a python snake in the Trinity-Bellwoods neighbourhood of Dundas Street West and Manning Avenue just before midnight on Wednesday.
Investigators said a man was walking down the street holding a real python when he allegedly approached the victim with the snake.
Officers said there was a physical altercation, and the man used the python to attack the victim. Police arrived on the scene and arrested one person.
A police spokesperson told CityNews the victim was not injured in the attack and that the suspect and victim did not know each other.
The accused was identified as 45-year-old Laurenio Avila of Toronto. He’s been charged with assault with a weapon and unnecessary pain and suffering to an animal.
Avila appeared in court on Thursday.
