Man who allegedly tried to grab child in East York arrested
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Posted July 26, 2024 11:51 am.
Last Updated July 27, 2024 10:06 am.
A 38-year-old man who allegedly tried to grab a child in East York has been arrested.
Police say the man approached an adult caregiver and a minor in the Taylor Creek Park and Lumsden Avenue area around 4 p.m. on July 11. The man then attempted to grab the child before the caregiver pulled them away. The man then fled the area.
No physical injuries were reported.
Police have arrested Arunraj Perinparajah of Toronto and charged him with one count of assault.