Roommate assaulted for getting up 'too early to shower,' Toronto police say

Toronto Police were called to deal with a dispute between two roommates Tuesday morningthat they say began when one roommate got upset that the other was up too early for a shower.

"Is it the most effective use of police resources? No," Toronto police constable CraigBristersaid in a phone interview with CBC News.

"But when people call, we've got to go."

The altercation happened close to York University, near the intersection ofBoake Streetand Assiniboine Road, with police responding to areport of an assault withminor injuries.

Toronto Police Operations tweeted about the incident:

An officer at 31 Division said he had no further information about the incident and was not aware of any charges.

Toronto Police ConstableCraig Bristersaid calls to resolve disputes between roommatesare not uncommon.

"We want people to know we're there when they need to call us," Brister said. "If you've been attacked, you need to feel you can call the police."

Brister said one of the oddest calls he's responded to waswhen aman complained his neighbour hadthrowna snowball at him.