A 37-year-old woman from Richmond Hill has been charged in connection with an assault investigation in Toronto, police say.
In a press release, Toronto police said on Tuesday at around 10 a.m., officers received a report of an assault in the Yonge Street and Churchill Avenue area.
Police said a 36-year-old woman was walking when an unknown woman allegedly picked up a large rock and threw it at her.
“She then also threw a water bottle at her,” police said in the release.
According to officers, the woman called police and the suspect was arrested.
Police said the 36-year-old woman was taken to hospital, but was later released.
Officers said 37-year-old Alexandra Shvarts of Richmond hill has been charged with assault and assault with a weapon.
Police said the accused appeared in court on Wednesday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.