Man charged with arson at Liberal MP’s Toronto home, 2nd suspect wanted
Toronto police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with an arson attack on the home of Liberal MP Salma Zahid. Authorities are currently searching for a second suspect involved in the incident.
Why it matters
Targeted attacks on political figures raise significant concerns regarding the safety of public officials and political discourse.
Police in Toronto have arrested one man and say they’re searching for another after an alleged arson attack outside the home of a Liberal Member of Parliament.
On Thursday, Aug. 27, Salma Zahid — who represents the riding of Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East — confirmed two cars had been destroyed at her house.
At the time, police said officers and firefighters were called to an address in the area of Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East to respond to an early morning fire.
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