Police investigating suspected arson after car at Liberal MP's home torched
- Early Thursday, Toronto police launched an investigation into a suspected arson after three vehicles caught fire on Fairway Drive, near Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East in Scarborough.
- Liberal MP for Scarborough Centre- Don Valley East Salma Zahid confirmed her vehicle was among those destroyed in the overnight blaze, though her home sustained no damage.
- Zahid's son and neighbors contacted 911 after noticing the fire, and firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly while the MP expressed relief that everyone is safe.
- No suspect information has been released, and police have not confirmed a specific connection to Zahid's role as an MP while treating the fires as suspected arson.
- This incident occurs amid a reported increase in threats against MPs from all parties in recent years, including vandalism at constituency offices across the country.
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‘Cowardly act:’ Multiple vehicles burned at Scarborough MP’s home in suspected arson
Multiple vehicles were destroyed in an act of suspected arson outside a Scarborough MP’s home early Thursday morning that has drawn condemnation from Prime Minister Mark Carney and other political leaders.
The car of Liberal MP Salma Zahid was burned last night in the Greater Toronto Area. Prime Minister Mark Carney denounced "a cowardly act of violence and intimidation." Salma Zahid is a Muslim religion and is known for her pro-Palestinian positions. She has been representing the electoral district of Scarborough Centre—Don Valley East since 2015.
Police probe suspected arson after 3 vehicles catch fire in Scarborough
Police are investigating a suspected arson after three vehicles caught fire on a residential street in Scarborough. Emergency crews were called to Fairway Drive, near Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East, just before 1:30 a.m. on Thursday after receiving reports that multiple vehicles were on fire. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze but […]
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