Police arrest suspect after woman slapped, choked

assault suspect — Manuel Sanchez, 25, of Toronto has been arrested on assault and choking charges. (Handout/Toronto Police Service)

Posted April 29, 2024 5:32 pm.

Last Updated April 30, 2024 10:26 am.

Toronto police have arrested a 25-year-old man accused of slapping and choking a woman on Sunday.

Officers were called to the St. Clair Avenue East and O’Connor Drive area at around 6 a.m. for reports of an assault.

Investigators say the suspect choked and slapped the woman, but she was able to break free and call 911.

Police say the suspect and victim are known to each other.

The suspect, identified as Manuel Sanchez, of Toronto, then fled in a 2014 blue Dodge Caravan with the licence plate DAVX 076.

In an update on Tuesday, police said the suspect has been arrested. He’s been charged with three counts of assault, and one of choking.

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