Man charged with arson at Liberal MP’s Toronto home as police seek second suspect

Toronto police have charged a 24-year-old man in connection with an alleged arson attack at the home of Liberal MP Salma Zahid, while officers search for a second suspect.

Zahid, who represents Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East, said two cars at her home were destroyed during the overnight fire on Aug. 27. Police and firefighters were called to the area of Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East after several vehicles caught fire.

Toronto Fire crews extinguished the blaze before turning the investigation over to police. The arrested man faces charges of arson causing damage, mischief over $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, and possession of incendiary material. Police also charged him with failing to comply with a probation order.

Investigators released a surveillance image and said they were looking for another suspect. They also requested information about a black 2025 Hyundai Sonata.