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Man charged after Metrolinx employee seriously injured in Toronto GO station assault

Police released images of a suspect on July 4. Handout / Toronto Police

Toronto police say a man has been charged after a Metrolinx employee was seriously injured in an assault at a GO station last month.

Police said the incident occurred on June 27 at Bloor station.

Officers said a man assaulted a Metrolinx employee causing “significant injuries” and then fled the scene.

Investigators later released a photo of a suspect wanted in connection with the incident.

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Police said 27-year-old Jahmore Walker White was located on Thursday in the area of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue.

White was charged with assault causing bodily harm, assault, and mischief.

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In a statement, Metrolinx said the victim is doing OK but is still recovering. Officials thanked members of the public who helped the employee following the alleged assault.

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