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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged after allegedly threatening Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown
A 29-year-old man is now facing charges after threats were made against Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, Peel police say. The threats against Brown and his family were reported to police in late June, investigators said in a news release Wednesday. "As a precaution, enhanced security measures were provided to ensure their safety while the matter was investigated," according to the news release. Police say officers arrested Kanwarjyot Singh Manoria, a 29-year-old man from Brampton, on Tuesday. He's been charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and was held in custody pending a bail hearing. In an interview with CBC News, Brown thanked police and said it was a relief that someone had been arrested. "You're never comfortable when the police tell you that there's precautions required for your safety," he said. While he received threats and had police protection in the past, Brown said this situation was "worrisome" given there were threats toward his wife and young son, as well. He said the motivation behind the threats was still unknown, but that he'll carry on with his mayoral work as usual. "It's part of the job unfortunately that when you're in public life, sometimes you attract attention that's not the attention you want ot attract." Police say they believe the accused acted alone and "is no longer an active threat to the mayor, his family or the community." 'One cannot live with fear': Toronto mayor Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said the threats against Brown were unacceptable. "I know him well and I hope he stays safe," Chow said at an unrelated news conference Wednesday. She said she's been the subject of threats in the past, and also remembers her late husband, former federal NDP Leader Jack Layton, receiving threats as well. "Were we fearful? No, and one cannot live with fear." Retired RCMP officer Calvin Lawrence said politicians receive threats all the time, but it comes down to police to decide how serious those threats are. He says threats can be avoided by gathering intelligence in advance and planning accordingly to be proactive.
Toronto Sun
16-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
Brampton man, 29, charged after mayor allegedly threatened with death
Kanwarjyot Singh Manoria charged by Peel cops with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm Kanwarjyot Singh Manoria, 29, of Brampton faces charges. Photo by Peel Police Service Police in Peel Region charged a man they say is responsible for making threats against the mayor of Brampton. The investigation began in June when police were told about the threats made against Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and his family, prompting the police service to provide protection. In a statement posted to social media, Brown thanked Peel Regional Police and said he felt relieved that an arrest had been made. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account My family and I wish to express our deepest appreciation to Peel Regional Police and Officers from 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau for their work. We are relieved to learn they have apprehended an individual who allegedly made threats against us. Violence and threats… — Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) July 16, 2025 'Violence and threats of violence have no place in a democracy,' he wrote. 'I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Brampton, and threats will not deter me from doing the job they elected me to do.' Brown has declined to elaborate on the nature of the threats. On Tuesday, police conducted search warrants related to the investigation, reportedly seizing electronic devices. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Kanwarjyot Singh Manoria, 29, of Brampton, was taken into custody and charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. He's currently in custody awaiting a bail hearing. Police say they believe Manoria acted alone and is no longer a threat. Anybody with additional information is asked to call Peel police at 905-453-3311, Ext. 2233, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume Read More Celebrity Crime Entertainment Toronto Maple Leafs Editorial Cartoons
CTV News
16-07-2025
- CTV News
‘Egregious': Patrick Brown speaks out after death threat suspect arrested
A 29-year-old man has been arrested by Peel police after making death threats against Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown Peel police have arrested a man who allegedly made a death threat against Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and his family last month. In a news release, police said 29-year-old Kanwarjyot Singh Manoria was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. A source familiar with the investigation previously told CP24 that the threat was made via email to the mayor's office, and that his wife and son were also mentioned. Speaking to Newstalk 1010 on Wednesday, Brown said the suspect allegedly used a server based in Sweden to mask his IP address. In a subsequent interview with CP24, Brown said the suspect allegedly claimed to be a 'professional overseas criminal' who told him to leave his position in Brampton or he, his wife and his son would be killed. 'They were death threats, saying that I was making them very angry. I'm outspoken on a number of issues that relate to public safety and so the Peel police had concerns that it came on the heels of one of my public statements and so they took it seriously,' he said. Patrick Brown Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown speaks to CP24 on July 16, 2025. The mayor said he doesn't know the suspect and it's unclear why he and his family were targeted. Brown said police were initially concerned that the threat may have been triggered after he called on the federal government in June to label the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, an India-based group linked to a number of criminal activities which he said has entrenched itself in Peel Region, as a terrorist organization. Police haven't said what may have motivated the alleged death threat, but the source confirmed it was not related to his vocal support for the Tamil community. 'At this time, investigators believe the individual acted alone and is no longer an active threat to the mayor, his family or the community,' police said on Wednesday. A security detail was deployed to protect Brown's home and family as a result of the threat and the mayor said police provided him with a photo of the suspect prior to Tuesday's arrest. Singh Manoria was arrested following the execution of search warrants and the seizure of electronic devices. Police have not yet scanned those electronic devices for evidence to determine a motive, Brown said. Brown calls targeting of his five-year-old son 'egregious' Brown thanked Peel police for their investigative efforts and told Newstalk 1010 that he was relieved an arrest had been made. The mayor said he previously received a death threat while holding mayoral office four or five years ago and that police supplied him with a security detail at that time as well. However, he said in this case, the fact that his son was also targeted was 'egregious.' 'The reason this one was a little bit more alarming was because the target wasn't just myself. You know, I signed up to put my name on the ballot and be in public life and go on radio shows and TV shows, but my family didn't sign up to be exposed to that too,' he said. 'My son is only five years old. You know, it's certainly egregious that he'd have to worry about his own safety too.' Singh Manoria was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Toronto Sun
16-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
Arrest made in threats against Brampton mayor
Kanwarjyot Singh Manoria, 29, of Brampton faces charges Kanwarjyot Singh Manoria, 29, of Brampton faces charges. Photo by Peel Police Service Police in Peel Region arrested a man they say is responsible for making threats against the Mayor of Brampton. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The drama began in June 2025 when police were told about the threats made against Mayor Patrick Brown and his family, prompting the police service to provide protection. 'This is not the first time I have received a death threat. I did so a number of years ago and I'm sure it won't be the last,' Brown told reporters at an unrelated news conference this week at police headquarters. 'And I want my family to be safe. And I believe they are.' Brown declined to elaborate on the nature of the threats. Read More On Tuesday, police conducted search warrants related to the investigation, reportedly seizing electronic devices. Twenty-nine-year-old Kanwarjyot Singh Manoria of Brampton was taken into custody, charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. He's currently in custody awaiting a bail hearing. Police say they believe Manoria acted alone and is no longer a threat. Anybody with information is asked to call Peel police at 905-453-3311 ext. 2233, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers. — With files from Jack Boland bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume Sunshine Girls Entertainment NFL World News
CBC
16-07-2025
- CBC
Man charged after allegedly threatening Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown
A 29-year-old man is now facing charges after threats were made against Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, Peel police say. The threats against Brown and his family were reported to police in late June, investigators said in a news release Wednesday. "As a precaution, enhanced security measures were provided to ensure their safety while the matter was investigated," according to the news release. Police say officers arrested Kanwarjyot Singh Manoria, a 29-year-old man from Brampton, on Tuesday. He's been charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and was held in custody pending a bail hearing. In a social media post, Brown thanked police for their work and expressed relief that someone had been arrested. "Violence and threats of violence have no place is a democracy," Brown wrote. "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Brampton, and threats will not deter me from doing the job they elected me to do." Police say they believe the accused acted alone and "is no longer an active threat to the mayor, his family or the community."
