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Man arrested after several people allegedly assaulted in Toronto: police

Lettering is seen on the side of this Toronto police vehicle. Isaac Callan/Global News

A man has been arrested in connection with an assault investigation in Toronto, police say.

Toronto police said on Friday at around 1:41 p.m., officers received a report that several people had been assaulted in the Finch Avenue East and Bridletown Circle area.

Officers said 23-year-old Rain Scott-Wright from Toronto was arrested.

He has been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, possessing a weapon for a purpose dangerous to public peace, attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault and assault causing bodily harm.

According to police, Scott-Wright was remanded into custody.

Police are also seeking to identify a female victim who officers have not been able to identify or locate.

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Police said the woman is in her 20s, with long, black hair and glasses. She was seen wearing blue or black jeans and a long sleeve blue shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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