On Sunday, August 3, 2014, at 1:30 a.m., police received a call for an assault on York Street south of Queen Street West.
It is reported that:
- a boy,17, exited a taxi on York Street, just south of Queen Street
- he was approached by six men who punched, kicked, and stomped on the boy's head
- the men fled on foot, westbound on Richmond Street and Queen Street West, towards University Avenue
- three of the men jumped into a taxi at University Avenue, last seen going northbound
The victim sustained severe head trauma, causing him to go into a coma.
The suspects are described as five black men and one white man between 18 and 25. To view security camera video of suspects, click here.
Investigators are appealing to the public for assistance identifying these six men. Investigators are also appealing to any witnesses who have yet to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
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It is reported that:
- a boy,17, exited a taxi on York Street, just south of Queen Street
- he was approached by six men who punched, kicked, and stomped on the boy's head
- the men fled on foot, westbound on Richmond Street and Queen Street West, towards University Avenue
- three of the men jumped into a taxi at University Avenue, last seen going northbound
The victim sustained severe head trauma, causing him to go into a coma.
The suspects are described as five black men and one white man between 18 and 25. To view security camera video of suspects, click here.
Investigators are appealing to the public for assistance identifying these six men. Investigators are also appealing to any witnesses who have yet to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.