Man arrested in sexual assault of woman at TTC subway station

It's alleged that a woman exited a TTC subway train at Sherbourne Station and a man followed her into an elevator, where he sexually assaulted the victim. Photo: Toronto police.

By Lucas Casaletto

Posted November 8, 2023 10:57 am.

Last Updated November 8, 2023 7:34 pm.

A man has been arrested by Toronto police following the alleged sexual assault of a woman inside an elevator at a TTC subway station.

Authorities responded to reports of a sexual assault at Sherbourne Subway Station in Toronto’s St. James Town neighbourhood just before 10 p.m. on November 2.

A woman exited a TTC subway train at Sherbourne Station and a man followed her into an elevator, where he allegedly sexually assaulted her.

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Police said the man then fled the station.

On Wednesday, November 8, police arrested Majdi Idris Mohamed, 44, of no fixed address.

He’s facing a single count of sexual assault.

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