Woman Charged in Suspected Hate-Motivated TTC Subway Assault
Toronto police have charged an 18-year-old woman in connection with a suspected hate-motivated assault that occurred on a TTC subway train last month. The incident took place around 1:16 a.m. on October 21 at Bloor-Yonge station, when officers were called to respond.
Details of the Incident
Investigators report that the accused was aboard a subway car when she allegedly approached another passenger, hurled homophobic remarks, and sprayed the victim with a noxious substance. The victim suffered minor injuries, and the suspect fled immediately after the attack.
Police say the victim and the accused are not known to each other.
Arrest and Charges
Following an investigation, Toronto resident Valentina Ponte Diaz, aged 18, was taken into custody on Wednesday. She faces multiple charges, including:
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a dangerous weapon
- Administering a noxious substance with intent
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. Police confirmed that the case is being handled as a suspected hate-motivated offence.
Summary
A Toronto woman, 18, faces charges after allegedly attacking a passenger with a chemical spray and homophobic slurs on a TTC train, in what police consider a hate-motivated assault.