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VIDEO: Toronto man convicted with killing former child actor attempts to escape…
A video recently emerged shows a man convicted of murder attempting to run away from police moments after his hearing.
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Murder Convict's Bold Escape Attempt in Toronto Leads to New Charges
Toronto, Canada – A man recently convicted of murder made a dramatic attempt to escape police custody in downtown Toronto following his court hearing. The incident, captured on police body camera footage and released by Global News, shows the individual bolting from officers on a city street at night. Police pursued the man on foot, quickly apprehending him after a brief chase. The man was subsequently restrained on the ground and then escorted into a police transport vehicle. Authorities confirmed that the individual now faces additional charges for escaping custody. A spokesperson for the Toronto Police Service, who requested anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly, stated, "Our officers acted swiftly and professionally to ensure the suspect was brought back into custody without incident, despite the unexpected escape attempt." The event has drawn attention to security protocols for convicted individuals immediately following court proceedings.
