The Toronto Police Service is updating the public about an arrest made in a Sexual Assault investigation.

On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at approximately 3:08 p.m., police responded to a call for a Sexual Assault at Main Subway Station. 

It is reported that:

• the victim exited the eastbound train and went to the mezzanine level of the station
• a man came up behind the victim and sexually assaulted her
• the man then fled the area on foot
• the victim sustained no injuries

See previous news release here.

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the suspect turned himself into police.

Paul-James Cote, 25, of Oshawa, was arrested and charged with:

1. Sexual Assault

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 2 p.m., in room 202.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.