(The Canadian Press)

VIDEO: Woman dead after daytime assault at busy downtown Toronto intersection

The woman, who was in her 70s or 80s, had serious head injuries and died at the scene

A woman walking near a bustling intersection in downtown Toronto was allegedly pushed to the ground in a “reportedly unprovoked” daytime attack that left her dead, police said Friday after arresting a man in the case.

Police said the alleged assault happened just north of Yonge Street and King Street, in Toronto’s financial district, a little after 11:30 a.m.

The woman, who was in her 70s or 80s, had serious head injuries and died at the scene.

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