A 40-year-old man was arrested by Hamilton police Tuesday in what is being investigated as a hate crime after a Muslim mother and her daughter faced racial slurs and threats to their lives. Police say the mother, 62, and daughter, 26, were walking through a parking lot in the Ancaster Meadowlands area around 9:30 p.m. The driver uttered threats toward the mother and daughter while using slurs targeting the Muslim community, according to police. Indy Bharaj, a police spokesperson, said the service is working with the mother and daughter to connect them with resources. Hate crimes in the community can be reported online, or by calling 905-546-4925 or visiting any Hamilton police station.

Source: CBC News July 13, 2021 19:23 UTC