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Number of assaults reported in Montreal metro rises 15 per cent in one year, to 726

by The Canadian Press February 26, 2026

written by The Canadian Press February 26, 2026

The number of assaults reported in Montreal's metro system rose by 15 per cent in 2025 compared to the year prior, according to newly released police data. Montreal police say there were 726 cases of assault in 2025, up from 631 in 2024 and 652 in 2023. The rise in cases was driven by a spike in rep...

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