Woman Charged in Suspected Hate-Motivated TTC Subway Assault
Toronto police have charged an 18-year-old woman in connection with a suspected hate-motivated assault that took place on a TTC subway train last month. The incident involved a victim being sprayed with a noxious substance and targeted with homophobic slurs.
Incident Details
The assault occurred at approximately 1:16 a.m. on the 21st, when officers responded to a call at Bloor-Yonge station. According to investigators, the accused approached the victim while on a subway car, uttered homophobic slurs, and sprayed a noxious substance.
Victim and Accused
- The victim suffered minor injuries.
- The accused then fled the scene.
- Police confirmed the victim and accused are not known to each other.
Legal Actions
Following the investigation, Valentina Ponte Diaz, 18, of Toronto, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with:
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of weapons dangerous
- Administering a noxious thing with intent
She is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Police confirmed the case is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence.
Posted November 6, 2025, 8:13 a.m.
Summary: An 18-year-old woman faces charges after allegedly assaulting a stranger on a TTC subway with a harmful substance while using homophobic slurs, in a case treated as hate-motivated.