Man charged with assault in Islamophobic attack in Barrhaven
An Ottawa Police vehicle is seen behind police tape. (CTV News Ottawa)
Ottawa police say a 57-year-old man is facing charges following an assault at a business in Barrhaven in November.
The hate and bias crime unit charged the man with assault, mischief, and causing a disturbance.
Police claim the man was making xenophobic and Islamophobic remarks during the incident on Nov. 6.
The accused was not identified in a news release Tuesday. Police say he is due in court in February.
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