A 37-year-old man from Toronto has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with what police believe to be┬аan unprovoked daytime assault in Toronto on Friday.
A┬аwoman, who police confirmed Saturday was 89 years old,┬аdied the day earlier after she was allegedly pushed to the ground, injuring her head and face. She died at the scene near Yonge and King┬аstreets.
CBC Toronto is not identifying the woman until it’s confirmed her next of kin have been notified.
The male suspect fled the scene but was later arrested nearby.
Ryan Cunneen appeared in court┬аSaturday morning, where the Crown asked he be held for three days pending further investigation.
Before the assault, police say┬аCunneen allegedly┬аthrew a brick through the window of a business in the Church Street and Front Street East area.
Court documents show the incident took place at┬аa Subway restaurant.┬аCunneen┬аwas subsequently charged with a count of mischief under $5,000, according to the documents.
Depending on the results of the victim’s autopsy, Cunneen may face homicide charges.┬а
Cunneen is set to reappear in court┬аon Tuesday.┬а
Police say an investigation is still ongoing, police say. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators,┬аCrime Stoppers or submit a tip online.┬а
