Canada Police Release Photo of Suspect in Anti-Muslim Hate-Motivated Attack
The suspect, described as a white man in his 40s, allegedly made derogatory comments toward a Muslim man who was with his family, according to police, CBC News reported on Friday.
He then assaulted the man and remained in the area for about 20 minutes before leaving the park on a blue motorcycle-style e-bike.
The incident has been condemned on social media by the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), London Mayor Josh Morgan, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who called the attack "abhorrent and unacceptable" on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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In a statement on Monday, the NCCM expressed being "deeply horrified and saddened" by the assault. "Only a few years ago, an entire Muslim family was murdered in London because of hatred left unchecked," the statement read. "Over the last year, we have seen more and more Muslim families being targeted in hateful attacks in London."
The victim sustained minor injuries and did not require medical attention, police reported.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the suspect to call 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Source: Agencies
