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Montreal police say a taxi driver accused of intentionally running down two men who didn’t pay their fares is facing a charge of assault with a weapon.
Police reported receiving a 911 call around 12:40 a.m. about two young men who had just been hit by a taxi at the intersection of St-Laurent Blvd. and Ontario St.
An 18-year-old man suffered serious head injuries, but is in stable condition in a hospital.
The 20-year-old man who was with him had multiple minor injuries but was still taken to a hospital, and was still there Monday evening, according to police.
The taxi driver, 32, was placed under arrest and taken in by police for questioning.
Police investigators are reviewing security footage.
Agencies/Canadajournal
