

The Canadian Press





TORONTO -- Toronto police are planning to repair a community basketball court that was damaged during the pursuit of a suspect.

Const. Wendy Drummond said that on late Tuesday night police officers were patrolling near Front and Parliament when they pursued a person riding a bicycle for a traffic violation.

She said two officers in a police cruiser followed the suspect onto the court, where the car ripped up tiles from the floor.

Officers, community members and representatives of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment are going to the court on Friday morning to start repairs.

Drummond said she's not sure if the two officers involved will be there as they could be working.

She says the officers were part of the Toronto Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy and weren't normally assigned to the area, she said.

"It was dark," she said. "Things happen pretty quickly when you're in pursuit of somebody."

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with possession of cocaine.