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Suspect Sought in Assault Investigation at a Demonstration,
Yonge Street and Grosvenor Street area,
UPDATE: Man Arrested

Unit:


Case #: 2026-2140833

The Toronto Police Service is updating the public on an arrest made in an Assault Causing Bodily Harm investigation. 

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, at approximately 4:55 p.m., police responded to a report for an Assault during a demonstration in the Yonge Street and Grosvenor Street area.

It is alleged that:

  • the victim was walking northbound on Yonge Street near Grosvenor Street and was engaged in a conversation with another demonstrator
  • the suspect approached the victim from behind and punched the victim several times in the head without provocation, causing the victim to fall to the ground
  • the victim sustained injuries to their face and leg

See previous release.

On Monday, October 12, 2026, the suspect surrendered to police at 52 Division. 

Martin Salgatar, 20, of Mississauga, has been charged with,

  1. Aggravated Assault

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday October 13, 2026, at 10:00 am, in courtroom 301.

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


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