Suspect identified and charged in hate motivated assault downtown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 8, 2024  2:35 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit is advising that the suspect has been identified.

A 58-year-old man, of Ottawa, has been arrested and charged with assault and mischief. He is scheduled to appear in court today.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 28, 2024           2:37 pm

Suspect to identify in hate motivated assault downtown

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault incident in the area of Laurier Avenue W and Bay Street on February 5^th. 

Between 8:30 and 9:00 am, the victim was assaulted as she was walking down the street. The male suspect uttered a racial slur during the incident.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 50-years-old, heavy set and balding. At the time of the incident he was seen wearing a dark blue winter coat with a white shirt underneath, blue jeans and glasses. He may also have been carrying a suitcase.

Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual, or information about this incident, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5015.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366