Two caught, pair sought for ‘unprovoked’ Scarborough attack

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Two Toronto men have been arrested and charged following an “unprovoked” attack in Scarborough earlier this month.

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And investigators with Toronto Police have turned to the public to help identify a pair of suspects wanted for the aggravated assault that left the victim with serious injuries.

Police said, on Oct. 3 at approximately 1:45 a.m., officers responded to a call for an assault in the Eglinton Ave. E. and Brimley Rd. area.

It was reported to responding officers that the victim had left an establishment in the area and was walking through the plaza alone when the two accused and an unknown man approached.

Cops allege the group of individuals assaulted the victim in an “unprovoked” attack and, as the victim attempted to get up, a second unknown suspect assaulted the victim.

The victim was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.

Two days after the assault, one man was arrested.

Vincent Lewis, 31, was charged with aggravated assault and robbery.

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On Friday, police said a second suspect turned himself in.

Kadeem Anderson-Binns, 34, was also charged with aggravated assault and robbery.

However, two individuals are still wanted and investigators released images of the suspects.

The first suspect is described as having a thin build with a moustache. He was wearing thin-framed glasses, a black tuque, all black clothing, and was carrying a thin black bag.

The second suspect is described as having a medium build with black facial hair and long black dreadlocks. He was wearing a black “Nike” sweater, a black jacket, black shoes with white soles, and was carrying a black/grey crossbody bag.

Police are asking anyone who has information about the investigation to please call 416-808-4100.

Man accused of sex assault in North York

A 27-year-old Toronto man is facing several charges following a sexual assault investigation in North York this week.

Toronto Police said the accused man met up with the victim near Keele St. and Rustic Rd., south of Hwy. 401, after they communicated over online dating websites.

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Police allege the accused sexually assaulted the victim. The victim was able to get away and fled the scene, cops added.

Nguyen Nguyen was arrested and charged with two counts of sexual assault, assault, and forcible confinement.

Investigators believe there may be more victims and released an image of the accused.

Police are asking anyone with information to please call 416-808-1200.

Undeclared food seized at Pearson, travellers fined

A group of travellers were recently fined after undeclared food was seized by border agents at Pearson Airport.

The Canadian Border Services Agency said on social media Thursday that detector dog Aggie sniffed out more than 16 kilograms of undeclared food and animal products from travellers who had arrived from Pakistan.

Goat feet, chicken, ghee, and milk powder were among the items seized by the agents. The travellers were fined $1,350.

By law, all travellers entering Canada must declare all food, plant and animal products.

Failing to declare any of these products or to provide required permits or certificates to border officials can lead to the items being seized, fines and charges.

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