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Suspect Turns In After Anti-Israel Protest Assault
A suspect in Toronto anti-Israel protest assault surrendered himself to police after video showed him punching victim repeatedly.
In brief
A suspect in Toronto anti-Israel protest assault surrendered himself to police after video showed him punching victim repeatedly. Martin Salgatar, 20, turned himself in after allegedly assaulting a man at an anti-Israel protest in Toronto on Oct. 10, 2026. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Suspect Surrenders
A man surrendered himself to police after allegedly punching a person repeatedly in the head at an anti-Israel demonstration on Oct. 10 in Toronto.
Attack Details
The suspect allegedly attacked the victim from behind without provocation near Yonge and Grosvenor Streets in Toronto.
Injuries and Reaction
The blows knocked the victim to the ground, injuring his face and leg, as protesters berated him and a man wearing a Hamas terror symbol cursed him.
“You f****** deserve it, you piece of sh**”
Surrender Timeline
After a screenshot of the suspect’s face circulated, Salgatar turned himself in and was scheduled to appear at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Oct. 13.
Here's the gist
Martin Salgatar, 20, turned himself in after allegedly assaulting a man at an anti-Israel protest in Toronto on Oct. 10, 2026.
