Ottawa police say they’ve arrested and charged a 62-year-old woman with hate-motivated assault after a woman had her hijab forcefully removed earlier this month.
The force says a woman was out walking on Oct. 6 when she was randomly assaulted by an unknown woman who forcefully removed her hijab.
The suspect then fled on foot.
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Police say they weren’t able to locate the suspect at the time but have since been able to identify her.
They say a 62-year-old woman from Ottawa — who was already detained on an outstanding matter — was charged with hate-motivated assault and hate-motivated mischief.
She is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.
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