Man charged for allegedly assaulting parking officer in Toronto, police say

Police have arrested a man after he allegedly charged a parking officer in Toronto.

Toronto police said they were called to the area of York Street and Wellington Street on Feb. 27 just before midday for reports of an assault.

A parking officer issued a man with a violation for illegally parking on York Street, police said. The man then allegedly assaulted the officer.

On the same day, police arrested 41-year-old Nisanthan Sathiabal.

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He has been charged with assaulting a peace officer and is scheduled to appear in court on April 6, according to police.

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