Hammer Attack At Police Station – Norman Badria Charged With Attempt Murder

The Toronto Police Service would like to inform the public of an arrest following an assault on a police officer.

It is alleged that:

– on Friday, March 13, 2015, at approximately 4:20 p.m., a man entered the front lobby of 31 Division, at 40 Norfinch Drive

– he had a hammer and a knife

– he approached an officer in the public area of the front counter, raised the hammer above his head, and swung it at the head of an officer

– the officer was able to avoid a direct impact, but did receive a glancing blow to her head

The injured officer, and another officer who assisted with the arrest, received minor injuries and attended hospital for treatment. They have both since been released.

Norman Badria, 41, of Brampton, was arrested and has been charged with:

1) two counts of Carry Concealed Weapon

2) two counts of Weapons Dangerous

3) Assault with a Weapon

4) Attempt Murder

5) Assault Peace Officer

He is scheduled to appear in court at 1000 Finch Avenue West on Thursday, March 19, 2015, room 306.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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