An Oakville man has been arrested in reference to a public incitement of hatred investigation following a latest demonstration in Toronto.
An Oakville man has been arrested in reference to a public incitement of hatred investigation following a latest demonstration in Toronto.
Toronto Police say they made two arrests at a demonstration close to Armoury Road and College Avenue final Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 that concerned Hezbollah flags.
Police allege that the accused had been seen carrying Hezbollah flags, a listed terrorist entity by the Authorities of Canada, on the demonstration.
Officers approached the accused and warned them in regards to the public peace threats posed by the flags.
Police say that because of the massive crowd and public security considerations, officers disengaged.
The accused allegedly continued to show and wave the Hezbollah flags.
On Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, Ahmad Sheikhani, 34, of Oakville and Hamad Khalid Menshed, 34, of Mississauga, had been arrested and every charged with public incitement of hatred.
They’re each scheduled to look in court docket on the Ontario Courtroom of Justice, 10 Armoury Road, on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at 2 p.m., in room 202.
“Our expanded Hate Crime Unit continues to analyze each reported occasion of hate, together with the presence of flags that promote terrorist organisations, as recognized by Public Security Canada,” stated Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw.
“Charges may be laid at any time—whether or not it is hours, days, and even weeks after an incident, together with people who happen at demonstrations.”
Anybody with data is requested to contact police at 416-808-3500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
