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Man charged after car seen on video doing doughnuts in front of Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square

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Video appears to show car doing doughnuts at Yonge and Dundas
WATCH ABOVE: Toronto police say they are investigating after a car was seen doing doughnuts at Yonge and Dundas. Police said the incident occurred Monday night around 10:15 p.m. – Apr 22, 2020

Toronto police say a 21-year-old man is facing a variety of charges after a car performed doughnuts in front of Yonge-Dundas Square Monday night.

A video posted to social media appears to show the incident, which police said occurred shortly before 10:15 p.m.

A black Mustang could be seen performing the stunt in the middle of the intersection as bystanders watched on as some filmed the incident.

A Toronto police cruiser then approaches the scene with lights flashing and its siren on before the Mustang appeared to flee the scene southbound on Yonge Street.

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In a statement Wednesday evening, police said Amidulla Baluch was arrested earlier in the day.

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He was charged with dangerous operation of a conveyance, mischief endangering life, flight while being pursued by a peace officer, driving a motor vehicle on a highway while performing a stunt and careless driving.

Police said Baluch is set to appear in a Toronto court Thursday morning.

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