A 27-year-old man from Toronto was arrested and charged in connection with what police describe as a “suspected hate-motivated assault” investigation.

According to investigators, a victim was walking in the Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue area on Oct. 14, when a woman in a car allegedly began yelling anti-South Asian slurs and made verbal threats.

Police say a man proceeded to exit the vehicle and then allegedly physically assaulted the victim after yelling threats.

The victim was transported to a hospital and treated for serious injuries.

On Monday, police announced the arrest of 27-year-old Jordan Odel Auld of Toronto. He has been charged with three offences, including uttering threats, assault causing bodily harm and assault.

He is scheduled to appear in court some time on M

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