Waterloo Regional Police say a reported attack in March on a pro-choice activist in Kitchener never happened.
The 41-year-old woman who made the claim has now been charged with public mischief.
She told police a man threw red paint on her near a Tim Hortons at Charles Street and Borden Avenue at around 12 p.m. on March 6.
She said the man then yelled “murderer” at her before walking away.
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Police said officers were investigating the matter as a hate crime, but have now determined the attack never happened.
Investigators are still looking for additional information and can be contacted at 519-570-9777 ext. 4438 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.