Calgary police say they have charged two men in relation to what they describe as a hate-motivated assault on a same-sex couple that took place last month in the northwest community of Sunnyside. Ahmed Borhot, 23, has been charged with assault and assault with a weapon. Alaa Borhot, 24, has been charged with assault with a weapon. Police said the incident had been reviewed by their hate crimes co-ordinator, who determined there was enough evidence to support a hate bias motivation. On Aug. 3, a same-sex couple was walking near the intersection of Ninth Street and Memorial Drive N.W.

Source: CBC News September 03, 2020 22:38 UTC