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Suspect charged with arson at Liberal MP Salma Zahid's Toronto home

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A suspect has been charged with arson following a fire that damaged vehicles outside the Toronto home of Liberal MP Salma Zahid on April 6, around 1:30 a.m. No details are provided about the extent of the damage or the number of vehicles affected. One person remains at large in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

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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.

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“Both articles describe the same arson incident at Liberal MP Salma Zahid's home in Toronto on August 27, with similar details about the time, location, and damage to vehicles.”

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TORONTO - Toronto police say they have arrested one suspect and are looking for another after vehicles were set on fire outside Liberal MP Salma Zahid’s home last week. asserted

vehicles → say → home

The arson took place shortly before 1:30 a.m. last Thursday in the area of Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East. asserted

arson → take → North

Suspect charged with arson at Liberal MP Salma Zahid's Toronto home

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