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Montreal cyclist arrested after allegedly attacking city bus

WATCH: A 43-year-old man was arrested in connection with an alleged attack on an STM bus in Montreal – Jul 16, 2019

Montreal police say a cyclist was arrested after he allegedly attacked a city bus late Monday night.

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Police spokesperson Caroline Chèvrefils told Global News that a Société de transport de Montréal (STM) bus driver called for help shortly before midnight. The alleged confrontation occurred on Notre-Dame Street in front of the Palais de Justice, according to police.

“The suspect thought the bus was passing too close to him,” said Chèvrefils.

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The suspect damaged the windows and wipers of the bus using either his bike or his bike lock, according to police.

Police say a 43-year-old man was arrested and brought to a detention centre. He is expected to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.

The man man could face charges that include mischief and uttering threats, according to police.

The bus driver was not injured, but he was taken to hospital to be treated for shock.

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STM spokesperson Philippe Déry said the bus sustained enough damage that it had be to towed for repairs. Déry said the company condemns all forms of aggression or intimidation against its drivers.

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—With files from Global News’ Olivia O’Malley and The Canadian Press

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