Toronto police say a 45-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly “spraying bear spray at people” in a restaurant.
Police said officers were called to the Nassau Street and Augusta Avenue area in Kensington Market at around 12:01 p.m.
Investigators said multiple 911 calls were made. People reported a man was allegedly using bear spray on people but it is unclear how many people were sprayed.
Paramedics told Global News shortly after the incident they had taken one person to a local hospital with minor injuries but said more people were being assessed.
Police said the spray was recovered and a man was taken into custody.
“If you have been sprayed, go to a well ventilated space, control your breathing, call 9-1-1 for paramedics,” police said.
Charges have not yet been laid and police said they would not release the name of the restaurant.
PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT
Nassau Street/Augusta Avenue
– multiple calls to 9-1-1 since 12:01 p.m.
– man spraying "bear spray" at people and in restaurant
Use caution in area.
More info to come.#GO1901977 ^vk— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) August 15, 2023
PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT UPDATE
– 45 year old man was arrested without further incident
– Investigation is still ongoing
– Will not be releasing name of restaurant
– Unknown how many people were sprayed as yet
– Will update later when more information known#GO1901977 ^vk— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) August 15, 2023