Man charged in ‘hate motivated’ attack in Waterloo

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By Mark Douglas

Posted Jul 21, 2025 09:22:29 AM.

Last Updated Jul 21, 2025 10:28:44 AM.

A Waterloo man is facing assault charges, in what police are calling a hate-motivated incident.

It happened in broad daylight. Regional police were called out to the Albert Street and Quiet Place area, north of Bearinger Road, around noon, Sunday.

Police allege a 55-year-old man from Waterloo approached up to four victims, making racial and derogatory comments towards them.

The suspect then allegedly assaulted three of them, and damaged their property. No injuries were reported.

The male suspect is now facing charges including three counts of assault, mischief, and uttering threats.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, or reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or by clicking here.

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