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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 4). Suspect charged with arson at Liberal MP Salma Zahid's Toronto home. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/suspect-charged-with-arson-at-liberal-mp-salma-zahid-s-toronto-home/article_d67ada62-dddc-5a4b-849b-25fec839b67a.html
The Canadian Press. “Suspect charged with arson at Liberal MP Salma Zahid's Toronto home.” Toronto Star, 4 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/suspect-charged-with-arson-at-liberal-mp-salma-zahid-s-toronto-home/article_d67ada62-dddc-5a4b-849b-25fec839b67a.html.
The Canadian Press. “Suspect charged with arson at Liberal MP Salma Zahid's Toronto home.” Toronto Star, September 4, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/suspect-charged-with-arson-at-liberal-mp-salma-zahid-s-toronto-home/article_d67ada62-dddc-5a4b-849b-25fec839b67a.html.
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A 24-year-old man, Roshvin Crofton, has been charged with arson and other crimes in connection with an incident at the home of Liberal MP Salma Zahid in Toronto. On August 27th, two cars were torched outside Zahid's house in the Scarborough area, damaging a third vehicle as well. Police say that an unknown suspect approached the vehicles, poured an accelerant on them, and set them on fire before fleeing the scene. The incident is part of a growing trend of threats and abuse against MPs across all parties. Toronto police have arrested one suspect, Crofton, who faces five charges including arson causing damage to property and mischief over $5,000. They are still searching for a second suspect and seeking information about a black 2025 Hyundai Sonata involved in the incident. Zahid has welcomed the arrest and thanked police for their efforts.
