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Toronto police identify woman set on fire on TTC bus, upgrade charge against alleged attacker

Police have identified a woman who died after being set on fire last monthon a Toronto bus as Nyima Dolma. The 28-year-old died of her injuries last week in hospital.

Man now charged with 1st degree murder, police say there was no relationship between accused, victim

A young woman poses with a peace sign in a garden wearing a T shirt and jeans while carrying a bag
Nyima Dolma, 28, died of her injuries last week in hospital. (Toronto Police Service)

Toronto police have identified a woman who died in hospitalafter she wasset on fire last month on a city bus.

Nyima Dolma, 28, of Toronto, diedlast week afterthe attackat Kipling station, near Kipling Avenue and Dundas Avenue West,at about 12:25 p.m. on June 17.

Tenzin Norbu, 33, was arrested nearby and charged with attempted murder. That charge has now been upgraded to first-degree murder.

Norbu is also facing charges ofassault with a weapon, common nuisance endangering lives and safety of the public, and mischief over $5,000 interfering with property.

After the attack, police had said a man on the bus poured a liquid substance on the woman and ignited it. Originally, police had said they suspected the attack was motivated by hate and was random.

In a news release on Monday, police confirmed there was no relationship between Dolma and her alleged attacker.

Norbu appeared in court via video link on Monday.

Police are urging anyonewith information to contact homicide detectives at416-808-7400, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).