Jewish father is viciously beaten in street in Canada as one of his two kids hollers for help
Footage of the attack on Friday afternoon saw the 32-year-old unidentified victim sprawled out on the sidewalk as a man rained down punches to his head and body.
One of the victim's kids stuck by their father and cried out for help as they attempted to shield them both from the blows in the Montreal borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension in Canada.
Once the assault was over, the attacker stood up to gather his belongings and placed them into a red shopping bag.
A second child rushed into view to help their father while, in a final act of contempt, the assailant hurled the victim's yarmulke (skull cap) into a nearby fountain.
It's not clear what sparked the attack, but Canada 's Prime Minister Mark Carney lead the condemnations of the 'appalling act of violence' against the Jewish father.
Police responded to a 911 call at 2.45pm but the attacker had fled the scene before officers arrived.
Police spokeswoman Caroline Chevrefils confirmed the authenticity of the footage and said that the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries: 'The reason for the assault is not yet known.'
Prime Minister Carney used X to post: 'Everyone in Canada has an inalienable right to live in safety. My thoughts are with the victim and his family as they recover, and my support is with law enforcement as they work to bring the perpetrator to justice.'
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante described the attack as 'troubling', while Hampstead Mayor Jeremy Levi, who posted the video online, went further in a statement.
Hampstead mayor Levi said: 'This is beyond deplorable - it is an outrage against basic human decency. In the heart of Montreal, a Jewish father is savagely beaten in front of his children.
'This is the Canada that Mark Carney has allowed to fester - a place where weakness in leadership has emboldened brutality. Hampstead made a different choice long ago.
'We refused to bow to complacency. We increased our Public Security budget by 50 per cent, ensuring we are ready, capable, and unwilling to depend on politicians who lack the courage to protect their own citizens. We will defend our people - every time, without apology.'
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs echoed those concerns and called on authorities 'to hold the attacker accountable', it also warned leaders at all levels to 'confront this dangerous escalation'.
Police urged for information from anyone with details of the attack.
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