A woman who was set on fire while riding a Toronto bus in a random attack last month has died, according to police.
The incident took place on June 17 at around 12:30 pm at Kipling Station, near Kipling Avenue and Dundas Street. Police say a man allegedly spilled flammable liquid on a passenger while on a bus and then ignited the substance.
The woman, about 20 years old, was rushed to hospital with second- and third-degree burns.
Police have confirmed to CP24 that the woman has died. The homicide unit has now taken over the investigation.
A 33-year-old man identified as Toronto resident Tenzin Norbu has previously been charged with attempted murder and assault with a weapon in connection with the incident. At the time, police also said they were treating the case as an alleged hate crime, although no further details have been given.
The charges have not been proven in the courts and it is still unclear whether they will be changed now that the victim is dead.
Police have said the attack was an isolated incident and the victim and the suspect did not know each other.