Man Arrested After Threats to Toronto Mayoral Candidates Cause Debate Cancellation

Man Arrested After Threats to Toronto Mayoral Candidates Cause Debate Cancellation
Toronto mayoral candidates Josh Matlow, left to right, Olivia Chow, Mitzie Hunter, Brad Bradford, Mark Saunders and Ana Bailao take the stage at a mayoral debate in Scarborough, Ont. on May 24, 2023. The Canadian Press/Chris Young
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Toronto police say they have arrested a suspect after a man allegedly threatened to shoot mayoral candidates, which prompted a debate to be cancelled and some leading contenders to pause their campaigns.

Police say a 29-year-old man from Toronto is in custody. They say investigators are also aware of an online threat and believe it’s linked to the same person.