Toronto residents questioning safety of TTC again after man dies weeks after station attack Toronto TTC
last month has died in hospital, according to Toronto police.
On Friday, July 7 just before 7 p.m., officers were called to Bloor subway station for an assault. It is alleged that the suspect approached a man and pushed him, causing him to fall to the ground.— Patricia Basham The victim was subsequently transported to hospital by paramedics, and the suspect was located and arrested by police.
Lovingston Williams, of Toronto was initially charged with one count of aggravated assault and obstructing police, but his charges have now been upgraded after the victim, Menghsteab Araia, of Toronto, succumbed to his injuries on Friday, Aug. 4.Williams is now facing one count of manslaughter and obstructing police.
He appeared in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Aug. 9 to face the new charges. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS , or at www.222tips.com.
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