

Codi Wilson, CP24.com





Toronto police say a 20-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after an officer was struck by a vehicle in North York on Friday night.

According to police, the officer was hit on Jethro Road, in the area of Jane Street and Wilson Avenue, at around 10 p.m. He was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

A suspect vehicle was located a short time later and one person was taken into custody.

In addition to the attempted murder charge, police say the suspect, identified as Imran Sakira, is also facing one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and driving with no insurance.

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