Three teens arrested after alleged hate-motivated assault in Kitchener
Three teens, a 15-year-old and two 16-year-olds, have been arrested in connection to an August 2024 hate-motivated incident in Kitchener.
Waterloo Regional Police responded to a report of an assault in the area of Hazelglen Drive and Mooregate Crescent on Aug. 21 around 7:25 p.m.
Police say a male victim was leaving a business in the area when three male suspects approached him. The suspects began yelling profanities and racial comments at the victim and a fight occurred, according to police.
The victim received minor injuries.
On Monday, regional police arrested three teens. The 16-year-old and 15-year-old male have been charged with Assault and Mischief under $5,000. Another 16-year-old male received a formal caution for his involvement.
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