Group of youths assault victim in hate-motivated incident: police
Posted Sep 14, 2026 08:42:55 AM.
Up to 15 young people were reportedly involved in a hate-motivated incident that saw one person assaulted in Kitchener.
On Saturday around 7:40 p.m., police were told a group of 10-15 youths approached a victim while they were outside their home in the Mt Hope Street and Eden Avenue area.
That is near the Iron Horse Trail, just outside of Kitchener’s Westmount Neighbourhood.
Up to five members of the group allegedly assaulted the victim, and used racial slurs, according to police.
Police have not released the age or gender of the victim. They were hurt, with their injuries described as non-life-threatening.
No arrests have been made or charges laid as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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