Man arrested after TTC rider allegedly punched in the face at Islington subway station
Posted April 3, 2024 9:19 am.
Last Updated April 4, 2024 8:56 am.
Toronto police have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection to an alleged unprovoked assault at Islington subway station in March.
Police say they received a call for an assault at the station located at Islington Avenue and Bloor Street West just after the noon hour on Wednesday, March 6.
It was reported to police that a TTC rider and the suspect were waiting for a train on the eastbound platform when the alleged assault occurred.
“The suspect, suddenly and without provocation, punched the victim in the face,” police said in a release, adding that they did not know each other.
The victim in the alleged assault was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
On Wednesday, police released security camera images of a suspect sought in the investigation and announced his arrest later that day.
Investigators say Jeffrey Lovell, of Toronto, is facing an assault charge.
