A Sept. 22 assault in Kingston, Ont., has led to the arrest of an 18-year-old man on assault charges.
Kingston police say the incident was hate-motivated.
According to police, the victim, also 18 years old, was subjected to an unprovoked, hate-motivated attack.
Police say the accused made several hate-motivated remarks while assaulting the victim.
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The two men were not known to each other.
Police say the accused was arrested on Sept. 28, brought to Kingston police headquarters, and held for a bail hearing.
The man is charged with assault and mischief under $5,000.
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