The Ottawa Redblacks say they have suspended defensive lineman Chris Larsen amid an investigation into an alleged beating at the ferry docks on Toronto Island over the weekend. The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced today that they have suspended defensive lineman Chris Larsen.

Full Statement: https://t.co/Ov1tvjb1GD pic.twitter.com/z9757qlZTh —@REDBLACKSDavid Gomez identified himself as the victim when contacted by CBC News. Toronto police say the force's hate crime unit has been notified and is assisting officers from 52 Division with the investigation. We want to assure everyone that our investigators are working hard to determine if this was a hate crime and identify the suspects involved. Any type of hate crime will not be tolerated."

Source: CBC News June 09, 2021 19:50 UTC