A 19-year-old Chatham man faces numerous charges in connection to what police are calling hate-motivated incidents.
The incidents, according to Chatham-Kent police, targeted local Muslims.
Police got called to Prince Street North in Chatham on July 30 for several incidents.
As a result, the Chatham man, 19, is charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, three counts of uttering threats, three counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and mischief under $5,000. He appeared in court Wednesday, and will be remanded in custody until his next court appearance Aug. 7.
Members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service have been in contact with leaders from the Chatham-Kent local Muslim community, and have updated them on the investigation and have offered supports.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to contact Det. Const. Mark VanderGriendt at 519-436-6600 ext. 80207 or markvan@chatham-kent.ca. You can provide information anonymously by submitting a tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
