Man charged after Durham police say he posted ‘hunting permit’ targeting Muslims
The suspect, who was charged with offence motivated by hatred and inciting hatred in a public place, is being held in custody for a bail hearing.
Durham police in Ontario charged a 57-year-old man from Whitby in connection with allegedly promoting anti-Muslim hatred online, according to prosecutors. The suspect, identified only as Sean Strife under the social media persona "Sean Strife," was arrested by the hate crime unit of Durham regional police on Wednesday. The investigation concluded that the man "wilfully incited violence and harm against the Muslim community" on various social media platforms.
A recent post by the suspect advertised a "hunting permit" targeting Muslims across North America. The charges against the suspect include offense motivated by hatred and inciting hatred in a public place. The accused is currently held in custody and is scheduled for a bail hearing.
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