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A resident from Kingston, Ontario, is facing charges for public incitement of hatred following an investigation into online comments that reportedly spread hate against specific groups.
According to Kingston police, the inquiry started after they received a complaint about remarks made on a social media platform on September 23.
“The comments were posted anonymously and targeted members of religious communities, using language that allegedly incited hatred and violence toward identifiable groups,” stated a news release from the police.
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The police did not disclose which religious communities or identifiable groups were mentioned in the social media posts.
As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old individual from Kingston was charged and taken in for a bail hearing.
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“Statements that promote hatred or violence against others have no place in our community,” said Kingston Police Chief Adam Mac Intosh in a news release. “Hate-motivated behaviour undermines the values of respect, inclusion, and dignity that strengthen our community and will not be tolerated.”
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No further details are being provided as police said the matter is now before the courts.
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