Slapping, hate-motivated comments lead to charges for Waterloo youth

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By Justin Koehler

Posted Oct 7, 2024 03:06:09 PM.

Last Updated Oct 7, 2024 03:32:36 PM.

A youth has now been charged after spitting on and slapping someone in a hate-motivated assault in Waterloo.

Waterloo Regional Police say the incident occurred on Oct. 6 at around 8 pm., when officers responded to calls of an assault at a residence in the area of Churchill Street and Amos.

Officers said the victim was walking her dog outside in her own backyard when an object was tossed over the fence, striking the dog.

When the victim went to see who had thrown the object, police say two youths yelled derogatory identity-based remarks towards her, along with slapping and spitting on her.

Following an investigation, police say a 12-year-old was arrested and has now been charged with assault. The other suspect, a 9-year-old youth, has also received a diversion.

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