Driver arrested for allegedly assaulting Toronto police officers

A male driver was arrested after allegedly assaulting two Toronto police officers in York on Monday afternoon.

Police say the incident occurred when a parking enforcement officer called for police to attend the area of Vaughan Road and Glenhome Avenue shortly after 12 p.m. for a dispute with a driver.

Investigators say the parking enforcement officer was allegedly assaulted verbally and called police. The suspect then allegedly physically assaulted the two police officers when they arrived at the scene.

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One police officer was taken to hospital with a shoulder injury. The other suffered minor injures and returned to the station.

The suspect suffered minor injuries and was also taken to hospital. No weapon was used in the incident.