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Man arrested in sexual assault of woman at TTC subway station

Man wanted sexual assault TTC — 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.

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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