News Release

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of a woman arrested in a Hate-Motivated Assault investigation that occurred on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in the Lansdowne Avenue and Dupont Street area.

It is alleged that:

• the victim was walking her dog when she was approached by the accused
• the accused made anti-transgender remarks before assaulting the victim
• the accused threatened to kill the victim
• the interaction was unprovoked
• the victim did not sustain any injuries

On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the suspect was located and arrested.

Ellan Michelle Wood, 31, of Toronto, is charged with:

1. Offence Motivated by Hatred - Assault
2. Offence Motivated by Hatred - Uttering Threats
3. Fail to Comply with Release Order
4. Breach of Probation

The accused was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in courtroom 107. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3505.

When suspected hate-motivated offences are reported to police, the investigation is led by the Hate Crime Unit (HCU).

If it is alleged a criminal offence was committed (such as assault or mischief) and it is believed to have been motivated by bias, prejudice or hate, the officer-in-charge may consult with the Crown. If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.

Wilful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General’s consent to lay charges. These charges are often laid at a later time.