Police arrest teen boy in connection with hate-motivated assault in Ancaster

Hamilton police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a hate-motivated assault that happened in the Meadowlands area of Ancaster.

At around 9:30 p.m., Oct. 25, a 20-year-old woman was walking in the area of Golf Links Road and Neville Drive when she was approached by a silver sedan.

Officers say the occupants of the car began yelling anti-Black slurs and eventually assaulted the woman.

Detectives say the woman did not know her attackers.

Investigators found the vehicle Tuesday on Hamilton Mountain, and arrested the driver without incident.

The teen boy was charged with offences including assault with a weapon, and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

The youth was held pending a bail hearing at a later date and time.

Additional details surrounding the teenager have been withheld in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Police say they are still looking for a second male suspect involved in the assault, who they say was wearing a yellow jacket and black balaclava.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the Division 30 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-3886. If you wish to provide information anonymously, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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