CRIME SCENE: Women targeted in suspected hate-motivated assaults at Union Station
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A 23-year-old man is in custody and police believe there might be additional victims as part of a suspected hate-motivated assault probe following incidents Monday at Union Station.
Toronto Police responded to several calls at 8:50 a.m. Police said a man was walking through the downtown commuter hub and allegedly approached several females and assaulted them unprovoked.
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The man was found by police and arrested. Following his arrest, police alleged that he made “anti-women comments.”
The victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Kevin Thomas Delgado Pina was charged with 10 counts of assault.
Anyone with information can contact police at 416-808-5200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com.
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Toronto Police said the victim was holding an Israeli flag Sunday in the Yonge-Dundas Sts. area when a man allegedly tried to forcibly take the flag and assaulted the victim. Cops said the man then allegedly brandished a weapon, prompting a passerby to intervene.
Police arrived and placed the man in custody. The victim suffered minor injuries.
A-lan Clarke was charged with attempt to commit an indictable offence, robbery with violence, carrying a concealed weapon and weapons dangerous.
Anyone with information can contact police at 416-808-3500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com.
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A 27-year-old Mississauga man has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a female contacted online to provide in-home cleaning services.
Peel Regional Police said the victim went to the accused’s residence on May 6 to provide cleaning services for which she was contacted through an online platform.
Once inside, police said the victim was allegedly sexually assaulted and threatened.
Ravinder Dhaliwal was arrested May 7 and charged with assault, sexual assault, sexual assault/strangle, forcible confinement and uttering a threat to cause death or bodily harm.
Investigators are concerned there might be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to contact police at 905-453-2121, Ext. 3460, or Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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Cops in Peel Region are probing what they believe was a targeted arson at a Brampton business.
Peel Regional Police said that on Sunday at about 7 a.m., a business in the Rutherford-Bramsteele Rds. area was intentionally set on fire, leading to significant damage. There were no physical injuries.
Anyone with information about this incident, including those who may have been in the area and have video footage, are asked to contact police at 905-453-2121, Ext. 2233, or Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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