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Ottawa Fire Services members charged with hate-motivated workplace assault: police

A close-up of an Ottawa Police officer’s badge is seen on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Ottawa police say two Ottawa Fire Services members are facing charges related to an alleged hate-motivated assault against another member.

Ottawa police say the alleged assault happened in September while all three people were on duty.

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One person has been charged with hate-motivated assault and choking, aggravated assault, forcible confinement and harassment and the other has been charged with criminal negligence.

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Both are due in court on Dec. 16.

Police say they are not releasing further details to protect the alleged victim’s identity.

Ottawa Fire Services did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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