News Release
Suspected Hate-Motivated Assault Investigation,
Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West area,
Images Released
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance identifying a suspect wanted in a suspected Hate-Motivated Assault Investigation.
On Friday, March 27, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., police responded to an Assault Just Occurred call in the Dundas Street West and Spadina Avenue area.
It was reported that:
- the suspect assaulted the victim onboard a streetcar
- at the time the suspect made anti-Black racial slurs directed at the victim
- the suspect fled from the area on foot
The suspect is described as approximately 30 years old, standing between 5'10" and 6'0", with dark, shoulder-length curly hair. The suspect was carrying a white bag.
Images of the suspect have been released.
This investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3505, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
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.
