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Hate-motivated assault under investigation in Waterloo

Police say a man yelled racial slurs at the victim and pushed them several times
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Police are looking for a suspect that yelled racial slurs and assaulted a male victim in Waterloo last night.

Waterloo regional police say around 11 p.m. on Oct. 27 the victim was on foot in the area of King and Union streets when he was approached by a male suspect who yelled racial slurs at him and pushed him several times.

The suspect then fled the area on foot. No physical injuries were sustained in this incident.

The suspect is described as a white male, 6’2”, 20-30 years old, wearing a black face covering and grey hoodie.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, ext. 6399.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online.