Police investigating hate-motivated assault in Waterloo

Waterloo Regional Police. (Erin Anderson/CityNews Kitchener)

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Jun 23, 2025 09:53:11 AM.

Last Updated Jun 23, 2025 01:06:50 PM.

Regional police are investigating a hate-motivated assault that took place in Waterloo on Sunday morning.

According to the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), a man was leaving an establishment in the area of King Street North and Bridgeport Road East at around 2 a.m. when he was approached by three men.

They were heard yelling racial comments, and one of the men reportedly physically assaulted the victim.

There were no physical injuries reported as a result of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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