Toronto has seen a spike in violent incidents on the TTC. Here’s a list of random assaults in the last year

Toronto residents have been expressing their fears of riding the TTC lately after a string of random and, at times, violent incidents on the system.

The rise in violence has led to an increase in the number of officers on the transit system. Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw announced Thursday that more than 80 officers will be on the system daily at various locations.

Toronto Mayor John Tory has been pushing for an increase of nearly $50 million to the police's budget, bringing the total force's budget, if approved, to $1.16 billion.

The hiring of an additional 200 officers and 90 special constables are just some of the changes the funding increase will go toward if approved, Tory said during a news conference on Jan. 3.

Critics of the police funding increase say the additional money should be spent on underfunded community services.

The TTC's proposed budget also includes hiring more special constables, with 25 new positions being created and 25 other vacant positions being filled.

The Star has compiled a list of stories over the course of nearly a year of apparent random attacks on the TTC.

TTC employee stabbed at Dupont Station - Feb. 9, 2022

A TTC employee was stabbed at Dupont Station the morning of Feb. 9, 2022, according to police.

The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended and faced assault charges.

International student shot and killed outside Sherbourne Station - April 7, 2022

On his way to work, 21-year-old Kartik Vasudev was shot multiple times outside the Glen Road entrance of Sherbourne Station.

Vasudev was given medical attention by an off-duty paramedic before he was taken to hospital.

He later died of his injuries.

Vasudev was an international student from India studying global management studies at Seneca College.

Woman pushed onto tracks at Yonge and Bloor Station - April 17, 2022

A woman suffered serious injuries after being pushed onto the subway tracks at Bloor-Yonge Station on April 17.

The victim was subsequently rushed to hospital, but was conscious and breathing.

Man stabbed in the neck at St. George Station - April 19, 2022

A man was stabbed in the neck in what police called an unprovoked" attack on April 19.

Police said at the time that a 30-year-old man was allegedly sitting on a bench at St. George Station when another man allegedly stabbed him in the neck.

Woman set on fire at Kipling Station - June 17, 2022

On June 17, 28-year-old Nyima Dolma was set on fire on a TTC bus at Kipling Station.

According to police there was no relationship between the victim and her attacker."

Dolma succumbed to her injuries on July 5.

Tenzin Norbu, 33, was later charged with one count of first-degree murder in relation to the attack.

One dead and one seriously injured at High Park Station - Dec. 8, 2022

One woman was killed and another seriously injured in a stabbing incident at High Park Station on Dec. 8.

Both victims were rushed to hospital.

One of the victims later died in hospital and one man was arrested.

Person slashed in the face with edged weapon - Dec. 9, 2022

A man was slashed in the face with an edged weapon on Dec. 9 near Dundas and Victoria streets.

The victim was transported to the hospital where his injuries were treated and he was later released.

Homeless man killed in swarm attack - Dec. 18, 2022

59-year-old Ken Lee was killed on Dec. 18 after a group of GTA teenagers allegedly assaulted and stabbed him.

The teenagers were reported to be between the ages of 13 and 16.

Investigators said they believe that Lee came into contact with the teenagers after they allegedly tried to steal alcohol from his companion.

Lee was rushed to the hospital where he later died.

Police believe that the same girls may have been involved in a string of random attacks on the TTC's Line 1.

Man assaulted in alleged hate-motivated attack at Bloor-Yonge Station - Jan. 18, 2023

A man was assaulted in what police called a hate-motivated attack on Jan. 18 at Bloor-Yonge Station.

Police said a man allegedly struck a person who was wearing a religious head covering which then fell to the ground. Adding that the person also allegedly made derogatory comments towards the man.

Numerous people assaulted at St. Clair Station - Dec. 19, 2022

Six people were assaulted at St. Clair Station on Dec. 19.

According to police, all injuries were non-life-threatening.

An off-duty officer was able to detain a woman allegedly responsible for the attacks before Toronto police arrived at the station.

Man tries to push victim on subway tracks at Bloor-Yonge subway station - Jan. 20, 2023

A 50-year-old man was arrested after police believed they tried to push someone onto the subway tracks at Bloor-Yonge subway station.

Police said the suspect approached and assaulted" the victim.

TTC bus operator shot with a BB gun in Toronto's east-end - Jan. 21, 2023

A bus operator was shot with a BB gun after two teenagers allegedly tried to take over a bus in Scarborough.

No injuries were reported.

Two TTC operators assaulted in despicable swarming' attack by youths - Jan. 23, 2023

Two TTC employees were allegedly attacked by a group of 10-15 youths on a Scarborough bus in what the TTC called a despicable swarming."

Injuries were non-life-threatening.

Police reported a day later that four 13-year-olds have been arrested in connection to the assault.

Woman stabbed multiple times on TTC streetcar, female suspect arrested - Jan. 24, 2023

A woman was stabbed several times in her head and face on the busy Spadina streetcar and suffered life-altering injuries."

Leah Valdez, 43, was arrested on scene and charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, carrying a concealed weapon, possessing a weapon dangerous to public peace and possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon knowing its possession is unauthorized.

Police believe that the victim and the accused did not know each other.

Two TTC employees chased by person with syringe at Dundas station, say police - Jan. 25, 2023

Two TTC employees were chased inside Dundas subway station by a person holding a syringe, police said. The employees were able to escape with no reported injuries.

Police took a suspect into custody.

Teen taken to hospital with serious injuries after stabbing on TTC bus - Jan. 25, 2023

A 16-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after he was stabbed in the torso on a TTC bus near Bloor Street West and Old Mill Trail.

Police are still searching for the suspect, who they said gives no indication that the victim was known to them.

Suspect wanted in TTC subway station purse snatching, victim fell down stairs, says police - Jan. 26, 2023

Toronto police is investigating a robbery after a man allegedly stole a woman's purse, reportedly causing her to fall down the stairs at Broadview subway station.

A 44-year-old man was arrested and charged with robbery, failure to comply with judicial release and failure to comply probation.

Four teens arrested after person was allegedly shot with BB gun at York University station - Jan. 26, 2023

Several teens are in custody after Toronto police say a TTC passenger was shot with a BB gun at York University subway station.

Police said no injuries have been reported.

Four teens have been arrested, according to police: two 15-year-old boys, one 16-year-old and a 15-year-old girl.

Edward Djan is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star's radio room in Toronto. Follow him on Twitter: @EdwardDjan1

Thea Gribilas is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star's radio room in Toronto. Reach her via email: tgribilas@thestar.ca

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