Man charged with arson at Liberal MP’s Toronto home, 2nd suspect wanted

Police in Toronto have arrested one man and say they’re searching for another after an alleged arson attack outside the home of a Liberal Member of Parliament. On Thursday, Aug. 27, Salma Zahid — who represents the riding of Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East — confirmed two cars had been destroyed at her house. At the time, police said officers and firefighters were called to an address in the area of Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East to respond to an early morning fire. Get breaking Ottawa news Get breaking Ottawa news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. They arrived to find several vehicles engulfed in flames. Toronto Fire said they battled the blaze, knocked down the flames and then handed the investigation over to police. On Friday, Toronto police announced they had arrested a 24-year-old and charged him with arson causing damage, mischief over $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and possession of incendiary material. Story continues below advertisement View image in full screen This still image from surveillance video released by Toronto Police Service shows a suspect in an arson investigation at the home of Toronto Liberal MP Salma Zahid, in Scarborough, Ont., early on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Toronto Police Service (Mandatory Credit) MORE ON CRIME MORE VIDEOS Family friend of 2 young girls charged with sexual assault in Lethbridge: Police 3 teens charged for allegedly stealing 14-year-old’s e-bike key in Saskatoon Man accused in Halifax Costco racist tirade video now facing eight charges Police fatally shoot knife-wielding man on Brooklyn Bridge He was also charged with failure to comply with a probation order. Police also said they were looking for a second suspect and details of a black 2025 Hyundai Sonata.