SIU Investigates Serious Injury of 14-Year-Old During TTC Station Arrest
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Ontario's police watchdog is probing an October interaction at Finch West station involving police and a group of youths.
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has launched an investigation into the serious injury of a 14-year-old boy following an encounter with police on Oct. 7, according to CBC Toronto.
As reported by CBC Toronto, the incident occurred at the TTC's Finch West station. According to the SIU, two police officers approached a group of youths who had allegedly failed to pay their transit fares. While the SIU describes the boy's injury as "serious" and "non-life threatening," the agency has not yet released further details regarding the specific nature of the interaction.
Toronto police previously announced that five youths, aged 13 to 15, were arrested during the event. According to police, officers were called to assist TTC constables after youths allegedly manipulated entrance gates to avoid payment. Police reports indicate that one youth was initially arrested for assaulting an officer before officers were "surrounded and assaulted by multiple youths." The group faces charges ranging from assault of a police officer to obstructing a peace officer.
Stuart Green, a spokesperson for the TTC, stated in an email that the agency will fully cooperate with the SIU investigation, though he declined to comment on specifics. The SIU is currently seeking information from witnesses regarding the incident.