Bystander assaulted in Oshawa while trying to stop fight; man accused of brick attack

Victim suffered minor injuries after incident on Saturday

Published Jul 07, 2026  •  2 minute read

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A 41-year-old Oshawa man is facing charges after a female was assaulted during an altercation in Oshawa.

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Durham Regional Police said that on Saturday around 10:30 a.m. they responded to an armed person call in the area of King and Simcoe Sts. with a male involved in a physical altercation with another male over a cellphone.

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During the altercation, cops said that a male suspect allegedly brandished a knife and assaulted a female bystander when she attempted to stop the fight before several others intervened and held the suspect until police arrived.

The victim sustained minor injuries.

Faraz Mubashar was charged with assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a dangerous weapon and failure to comply with a release order.

Anyone with video footage or information about this incident is asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520, Ext. 1701. Anonymous tips can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.

MAN HIT WITH BRICK

Toronto Police have charged Zane William Bishop, 40, of Toronto with aggravated assault following his July 2 arrest.

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Cops said that on June 28 at 10:18 a.m., they responded to a call for an assault in the Danforth-Broadview Aves. area.

It’s alleged that on June 27 around 4:15 a.m., the suspect and victim were waiting for a streetcar near Danforth and Broadview before the suspect allegedly found a brick and assaulted the victim.

The suspect and the victim boarded the streetcar and exchanged words. The victim later went to a hospital and called police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or 222tips.com.

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There were no reported injuries and damage was limited to a parked vehicle in the driveway and the residence. A neighbouring residence was also struck by a stray bullet.

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Police continue to gather suspect information and are seeking to identify a white or light-coloured vehicle that was seen leaving the area and travelling toward Rymal following the shooting.

Police are asking residents in the area to review their home surveillance footage for any video captured between 4:30 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday that may assist with the investigation. Anyone with dashcam footage who may have been driving in the area are also asked to contact 905-546-4883 or [email protected].

For those who wish to provide information anonymously, reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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