One arrested, one wanted after assault at Lamport Stadium

File photo of a Toronto police cruiser. (CITYNEWS/David Misener)

Posted March 26, 2023 10:58 pm.

Toronto police have arrested one man and one other suspect is outstanding after an assault at Lamport Stadium.

Police reported that at approximately 1:49 a.m. on Mar. 19 an amateur soccer match took place where a fight broke out between the players.

One male was assaulted and was transported to hospital for his injuries.

22-year-old Sami Ramon Medina Sanchez of Toronto was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm.

The outstanding suspect is described as a 5”7″ to 5”10″ man who is 20 to 25 years-old, with a slim build, short black hair and short black facial hair.

The suspect was wearing a green and white jersey, black leggings, black shorts and grey shoes with orange shoelaces.

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