World · North America · 1 hr ago
Police investigate assaults at anti-Israel protests in Toronto and Montreal
Two people suffered apparent injuries during altercations with anti-Israel demonstrators in Toronto and Montreal on Saturday.
In Toronto, police are investigating an assault causing bodily harm and are asking the public to help identify a male suspect.
Police say the victim had been speaking with another demonstrator and was walking north on Yonge Street near Grosvenor Street.
They say a man approached from behind and punched the victim several times in the head without provocation, causing them to fall.
The victim suffered facial and leg injuries, according to police.
The account does not give details about the Montreal incident.
Toronto police have not said what happens next beyond seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
Two people suffered apparent injuries in altercations with anti-Israel demonstrators in Toronto and Montreal on Saturday.
Toronto police are seeking the public’s help identifying a male suspect in an assault causing bodily harm investigation.
Police said the Toronto victim was punched several times in the head and suffered facial and leg injuries.
The article does not provide details about the Montreal incident.
- Who
- Two people were injured in altercations with anti-Israel demonstrators; Toronto police are seeking a male suspect.
- What
- Police are investigating assaults during protests in Toronto and Montreal.
- When
- Saturday; the article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Toronto and Montreal. The Toronto incident happened on Yonge Street near Grosvenor Street.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Two people suffered apparent injuries in altercations with anti-Israel demonstrators in Toronto and Montreal.
Toronto police sought the public’s help identifying a male suspect in an assault causing bodily harm investigation.
- Cities
- Toronto and Montreal
- Injured people
- Two
- Toronto location
- Yonge Street near Grosvenor Street
- Toronto injuries
- Facial and leg injuries
- Publication date
- October 12, 2026
What people are saying
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.
Sources
Related news
Storms fueled by Hurricane Simon threaten six US states
Storm Rachel batters Southern California homes and floods Las Vegas
Woman charged after Halifax hit-and-run and police chase
Eight killed by gunman in Erie, Pennsylvania; shooter dies by suicide
Isaias leaves four dead as Florida and Alabama clean up
Trump says Russia will supply diesel as fuel prices surge
Christa Pike returns to prison after surviving failed Tennessee execution
US sanctions International Criminal Court after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize
Nine dead after shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania
US prosecutor says Chinese espionage is widespread
Greenland lawmakers signal support for US security agreement
