Man charged after allegedly trying to run down pedestrians in a Pickering parking lot

Police say a man is facing charges after allegedly trying to run down pedestrians in a parking lot east of Toronto.

Durham regional police say the incident occurred late last Friday night in a Boston Pizza parking lot in Pickering, Ont.

They say no injuries were reported after the driver was seen allegedly trying to intentionally hit pedestrians.

A 21-year-old Toronto man is charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and possession of cocaine.