Toronto Police Charge Suspect in Alleged Arson Outside Home of Liberal MP Zahid
Toronto police have laid charges against one man and are still seeking another suspect in relation to a recent arson of three vehicles outside the home of Scarborough Centre—Don Valley East Liberal MP Salma Zahid. The alleged incident occurred in the early hours of Aug. 27 in Toronto’s Scarborough when police say a suspect doused several vehicles outside Zahid’s residence with an accelerant and set two of them on fire. A third vehicle was also damaged in the blaze. The suspect then fled in a vehicle, according to police, who are asking for more information about the whereabouts of the black 2025 Hyundai Sonata between Aug. 23 and the Aug. 27 arson. Police have seized the vehicle and released photos of it.
TL;DR
- One man has been charged, and another suspect is being sought by Toronto police.
- The incident involved the arson of three vehicles outside the home of Liberal MP Salma Zahid.
- The alleged arson occurred in the early hours of August 27th in Toronto's Scarborough.
- A suspect is accused of using an accelerant to set two vehicles on fire and damage a third.
- Police are looking for information regarding a black 2025 Hyundai Sonata used by the suspect.
- The vehicle has been seized, and photos have been released.