Toronto Police say an arrest has been made following the assault of a parking enforcement officer.
On Monday around 11:40 a.m. in the area of Pape Avenue and Floyd Avenue, police received a call for an assault against an officer.
A parking enforcement officer was patrolling the area and was in the process of issuing a violation notice to an illegally parked vehicle when the accused then approached the officer.
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Police said the accused then reportedly grabbed the officer by their body armour, and pulled the victim towards them.
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Once released, the victim then tried to get into their vehicle for safety but was blocked by the accused who held the door shut, officers said.
Police said 48-year-old Anastasis Hatzinikolaou of Toronto has been arrested and is charged with assault of a peace officer.
He will appear in court on December 20.
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