Three cops helping with eviction allegedly hurt by wanted suspect
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The Toronto Police Association wants changes made after officers were hurt while arresting a man already wanted for assaulting a cop.
The union wants all levels of government to take action after the officers were injured.
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Toronto Police said officers were called to help a sheriff perform an eviction on Aug. 16.
During the eviction, police learned the man was wanted on multiple charges, including theft, assaulting a peace officer and assault with a weapon.
“A struggle took place during the arrest as the man violently resisted the police officers. Three officers sustained injuries. Thankfully, they will be OK,” the statement said.
The Toronto Police Association (TPA) said the incident happened in the Caledonia-Rogers Rds. area. The officers’ injuries were considered minor.
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Joao Pedro Da Silva Cordeiro, 30, of Toronto, faces charges, including multiple counts of assaulting a peace officer, assault with a weapon, failing to comply with a release order and failing to comply with an undertaking.
“On behalf of our members, and the public, we are asking all levels of government to stop pointing fingers and explain why this man was still in Canada and why he was not in custody,” the TPA said in a statement.
The TPA said Da Silva Cordeiro was a Canadian Border Security Association overstay and is currently in the “open removal” process.
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