Peterborough police are investigating a hate crime assault that took place in Peterborough’s East City early Thursday morning (July 25).
According to police, a man was walking home in the Hunter Street East and Mark Street area at around 12:16 a.m. when he encountered a group of four young men. As he passed by the group, one of the young men spat at him.
When the victim confronted the group, another one of the young men knocked the victim’s turban off his head and stomped on it. A passer-by tried to intervene and both he and the initial victim were then struck in the head with pop cans.
Police believe the same group of young men was also involved in a reported theft of soft drinks at the Circle K convenience store at Hunter Street East and Burnham Street at around 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday night. The suspects are only described as four young men wearing dark clothing.
The initial victim was treated at the scene by emergency medical services. Peterborough police are classifying the assault as a hate crime.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 ext. 555. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can submit a tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or stopcrimehere.ca.
