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Suspect arrested for pulling turban off man’s head at Yonge-Dundas Square: police

A file photo of a Toronto police cruiser. Global News

A 31-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly pulling a turban off a man’s head in downtown Toronto this week.

Toronto police said a 35-year-old man was sitting in Yonge-Dundas Square with his family on Wednesday afternoon when a man approached him from behind and removed his turban.

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Police said the suspect fled the scene but not before making a derogatory comment.

Robin Kelly Skani has been charged with one count of assault.

He  was scheduled to make a court appearance on Thursday.

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