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Police look for victim of ‘hate-motivated’ assault at Kitchener restaurant

Police say an Ornge Air was brought into to take one person to an out-of-region hospital with critical injuries while six others were taken to area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Canadian Press

Waterloo Regional Police say they are looking for a man who was a victim of a “hate-motivated” assault at a restaurant in downtown Kitchener at the end of June.

Police say officers were called to Crabby Joe’s on King Street at 2 a.m on June 30, after the report of an assault.

They say two men assaulted a third in what officers believe was a hate-motivated incident.

Police say that witnesses told the officers that the victim left the scene before the officers were able to arrive.

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They say the victim was left with non-life threatening injuries. Police did not say if they have located the suspects but police are still looking to speak with the victim.

Anyone with information can call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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