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Underage suspects sought in racist Calgary school graffiti incident

Wilma Hansen School gets hit with graffiti for the second time. Courtesy: Stephanie Mayne

CALGARY – Calgary police said Monday surveillance video shows an unidentified number of underage suspects vandalizing Wilma Hansen School on the weekend.

Police were called to the school at about 9:30 a.m. Saturday after graffiti targeting Syrians and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was discovered.

More than 30 windows were also broken, but the graffiti was quickly painted over.

It’s the second time hate-filled graffiti has appeared at the school that called for violence against Syrians and Prime Minister Trudeau, and police said they are considering it a hate crime.

Police are also reviewing the surveillance video to identify any adults who may also be responsible.

In the meantime, they have stepped up patrols in the area.

The Calgary Police Hate Crimes Unit and the prime minister’s security detail are investigating.

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WATCH BELOW: Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports on the second graffiti incident in a week at Wilma Hansen School.

Click to play video: 'More racist, hate-filled graffiti appears on southeast Calgary school'
More racist, hate-filled graffiti appears on southeast Calgary school

READ MORE: Prime Minister Trudeau responds to racist, hateful graffiti sprayed on Calgary school.

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WATCH BELOW: Vandals target Trudeau, Syrians in graffiti on Calgary school

Click to play video: 'Vandals target Trudeau, Syrians in graffiti on Calgary school'
Vandals target Trudeau, Syrians in graffiti on Calgary school

 

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