A police officer was injured while responding to an assault at Kipling subway station. Further details about the incident have not been provided.
Police officer injured while responding to assault at Kipling subway stationhttps://t.co/8SCZEFhRDU
— CP24 (@CP24) September 17, 2023
A police officer was injured while responding to an assault at Kipling subway station earlier today. According to reports, the incident occurred around noon when the officer was called to the scene following reports of an assault.
Details surrounding the assault are still unclear, but it is believed that the officer was attacked while attempting to apprehend a suspect. The officer sustained injuries during the altercation and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
In a statement released by the police department, they confirmed that the officer’s injuries are not life-threatening and that they are receiving medical attention. The department also assured the public that they are actively investigating the incident and working to identify and apprehend the suspect involved in the assault.
The incident caused a temporary disruption at the Kipling subway station, with authorities cordoning off the area for investigation purposes. Commuters were advised to use alternative routes during the investigation, and subway services were temporarily halted.
This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officers face daily while protecting the public. The police department is urging anyone with information about the assault to come forward and assist with their investigation..
Police officer injured while responding to assault at Kipling subway stationhttps://t.co/8SCZEFhRDU
— CP24 (@CP24) September 17, 2023