2 teen girls arrested Oshawa swarming attack, police say hate so far not believed to be factor | CBC News
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Two girls, ages 13 and 14, were arrested for a violent attack on a Muslim woman in Oshawa, Ontario. The victim's hijab was ripped off, and she was kicked repeatedly. The assault occurred at a Pizza Pizza restaurant during a disturbance caused by a group of youths. While police confirmed the arrest, they stated there is currently no evidence of hate being a motivating factor. Police are also seeking a third suspect, aged 13, while an 11-year-old involved cannot be charged due to age. Further inquiries will determine if hate played a role in the incident.
Two girls, aged 13 and 14, have been arrested following a violent attack on a Muslim woman in Oshawa, during which her hijab was violently ripped off.
The police confirm there is currently no evidence indicating that hate was a motivating factor in the assault on the Muslim woman at a local pizza restaurant.
The attack involved multiple assailants, with witnesses describing a chaotic scene where the victim was swarmed and assaulted after attempting to intervene in a theft.
A fifth suspect is still unidentified, and police emphasized that determining if hate played a role in the attack requires consulting with the Crown attorney's office.
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