A man was apprehended following a hate-driven attack that took place on Danforth Avenue on Tuesday.
Reports of an assault involving a weapon prompted the police to respond to Danforth and Logan avenues.
The victim, who was on duty in the vicinity, was confronted by the suspect. The perpetrator reportedly hurled derogatory remarks targeting immigrants and individuals of South Asian descent at the victim before physically assaulting him.
Law enforcement was contacted by the victim after the incident unfolded. The suspect was still present at the scene when officers arrived and subsequently took him into custody.
Christopher Lawson, a 43-year-old resident of Toronto, has been charged with a hate-motivated crime linked to a weapon-inflicted assault and a violation of probation.
Lawson was slated to make a court appearance on Wednesday. The authorities are treating the case as a potential hate crime and the investigation is being overseen by the Hate Crime Unit.
