TTC, Toronto police, Mayor Tory hold joint newser to address recent violence and safety issues

TTC, Toronto police, Mayor Tory hold joint newser to address recent violence and safety issues at 1:30 p.m.

Toronto police, the TTC and Mayor John Tory are holding a joint newser on Thursday to address the recent string of violent attacks on the TTC.

Toronto Police chief Myron Demkiw, deputy chief Lauren Pogue, TTC CEO Rick Leary, and Mayor John Tory are expected to provide an update on transit safety at Toronto police headquarters at 1:30 p.m.The newser follows several violent attacks on the transit system in recent weeks, which led to calls for a review of safety measures for transit operators and riders.

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