Toronto police said a man charged in connection with an unprovoked assault on a woman, who later died from her injuries, is now facing a manslaughter charge.
On Jan. 20 at around 11:38 a.m., officers responded to reports of an assault in the Yonge and King streets area.
Police said an 89-year-old woman was walking on the sidewalk when she was allegedly pushed by the accused and fell to the ground.
The woman died at the scene.
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The suspect fled before officers arrived but was arrested a short time later.
Prior to the assault, investigators said the accused threw a brick through the window of a business in the Church and Front streets area.
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