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Brampton man arrested after parking officer allegedly assaulted in Toronto

A logo at the Toronto Police Services headquarters, in Toronto, on Friday, August 9, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

A 39-year-old man from Brampton has been charged in connection with an assault investigation in Toronto, police say.

Toronto police said on August 25 at 6:15 p.m., officers received a report of an assault in the Ordnance Street and Strachan Avenue area.

Police said a parking officer was working when a vehicle occupied by a man was parked illegally.

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Officers said the man was asked to move his car, refused, and was issued a ticket. According to police, the man “became confrontational” and allegedly assaulted the officer.

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Police said 39-year-old Christopher Hall from Brampton was arrested and charged with assault.

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Officers said he is scheduled to appear in court in October. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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