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2 boys charged after TTC operator assaulted at Toronto subway station: police

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Police said two boys have been arrested after a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operator was assaulted in Toronto.

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In a tweet Sunday morning, Toronto police said the alleged assault occurred just before 10 p.m. Saturday at the Sheppard subway station.

Toronto paramedics said one person was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Toronto police told Global News that two boys were arrested and each have been charged with mischief, interfering with property, uttering threats and assault causing bodily harm.

Police said the accused were released and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

According to police, officers are still seeking to identify two suspects wanted in connection with the investigation.

Police initially said six people were involved in the alleged assault, however, officers told Global News that the force now believes only four people took part in the incident.

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In a statement emailed to Global News, Marvin Alfred, president of ATU Local 113 – which represents TTC workers – said the operator was released from hospital this morning and is “recovering at home.”

“ATU Local 113 officials have been in contact with the member,” Alfred said in the statement. “On behalf of all members, we wish them a full and quick recovery.”

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