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Man allegedly sprayed bear spray at people in Union Station: Toronto police

Toronto police are on scene at Union Station after a man allegedly sprayed people with bear spray Monday evening. Max Trotta / Global News

A portion of Union Station was evacuated Monday evening after a man allegedly sprayed bear spray at people, according to Toronto police.

Police said the incident occurred on the concourse level at around 8:30 p.m.

Toronto Fire told Global News a noxious substance was released into the air and that people were coughing.

In a post on X, the TTC said trains weren’t stopping at Union Station due to a security incident.

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In an update, Toronto police said there were no reported injuries and that service had resumed.

Police added that the suspect fled the scene.

The suspect is described as a tall man with long blonde hair, and he was last seen wearing a blue jacket and blue jeans.

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