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Police arrest 1 of 7 men accused of climbing on cruiser after Raptors victory

Toronto police have arrested one of seven people accused of climbing on top of a police cruiserafter the Raptors' Eastern Conference win, one of whom they say threatened to kill anofficer.

Investigators also release new photo of suspect who allegedly threatened to kill officer

Toronto police released images of seven men wanted for mischief and threatening an officer during Raptors post-game celebrations. (Toronto Police Service )

Toronto police have arrested one of seven people accused of climbing on top of a police cruiserafter the Raptors' Eastern Conference win, one of whom they say threatened to kill anofficer.

Police say a 19-year-old turned himself inon Wednesday afternoon, and has been charged with mischief.He is set to appear in court at Old City Hall in July.

Amid the celebration last Saturday, police say the men jumped on top of thecruiser, with an officer inside. The officer attempted to arrest one of the men, and asa crowdbegan encroaching, one of the suspects allegedly threatened to kill the officer.

Police say the officer feared for his safety, so he let the suspect go and got back in his cruiser.

Investigators have also released a new photo of the fifth of the seven suspects, who is wanted for "threatening death."

Police had previously celebrated that no arrests were made on the night of the game.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477),