Toronto man charged after alleged assault on boy at College Station
A 24-year-old Toronto man is charged with assault causing bodily harm after an alleged assault on a 14-year-old boy at College Station, police said.
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A 24-year-old Toronto man has been charged with assault causing bodily harm after an alleged assault on a 14-year-old boy at College Station. Toronto police said they responded to a call at the station, in the College Street and Yonge Street area, at about 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Police allege the boy and the accused were aboard a TTC subway train. After the train arrived at College Station, the accused approached the boy and the two had a verbal altercation, police said.
The accused then allegedly assaulted the boy. According to police, the boy was taken to hospital and treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.
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Police identified the accused as Diego Gedge, 24, of Toronto. He was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm. Police made the arrest public in a release dated Thursday, Nov. 5.
Court appearance and witness appeal
Gedge was scheduled to appear on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 9:30 a.m. in room 301 of the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, at 2201 Finch Avenue West.
Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police at 416-808-5200. The 52 Division case number is 2026-2335352.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Toronto Police Service