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Toronto Star
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Five wanted, including three girls, in swarming assault of Muslim woman at Oshawa Pizza Pizza
1/6. We are utterly appalled and disgusted by the assault today in the early morning on a Muslim woman by a group of attackers in the City of Oshawa area. — NCCM (@nccm) July 2, 2025
Hamilton Spectator
05-07-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Five wanted, including three girls, in swarming assault of Muslim woman at Oshawa Pizza Pizza
Police are searching for five suspects — including three girls — after an anti-Islamophobia organization said the Muslim owner of an Oshawa Pizza Pizza was attacked , had her hijab ripped off and was stomped on by a group of people earlier this week. Durham police said in a Saturday news release that they are searching for the suspects who 'appear to be young people' in the swarming assault at the Wentworth Street West restaurant around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday. According to police, 'a violent struggle ensued' between the assailants and the victim after one of them jumped over the counter and attempted to take an item. The others then joined and attacked the victim, police said. More people were present during the incident, police told the Star, but were either not involved or tried to intervene and stop the assault. 'We need real change,' the National Council of Canadian Muslims said in a post on X , pointing to a string of 'disturbing anti-Muslim crimes' in the region, including an attempt to light a woman's hijab on fire at an Ajax library . 'These are clear representations of rising Islamophobic incidents across Canada ... We have no time to waste.' The daughter of the store owner, who did not give her name at a press conference organized by the NCCM at Oshawa City Hall on Thursday, said her mother was 'deeply shaken.' 'The incident has left her scarred and extremely on edge,' she said, adding they have experienced ongoing discrimination she said they have previously flagged to authorities without being provided adequate resources. She did not specify what occurred during those incidents. Police confirmed that it is investigating the violent swarming attack early Wednesday morning. 'Did it have to take almost a dozen people viciously beating my mother, ripping her hijab off, tearing out clumps of her hair, stomping on her neck, her back, for us to say that this environment has become unsafe for us?' Fatema Abdalla, senior advocacy officer with the council, said at the same press conference that they were 'deeply disgusted' by the attack. But, she said, 'We can no longer say that we are surprised.' Police said the incident was captured on store surveillance video, and they are working with Hate Crime and Equity and Inclusion units to investigate if it was a hate motivated offence. NCCM published a short clip with blurred out faces that shows a woman wearing a hijab being assaulted by a group of people behind the counter. The first suspect is described as a girl between 12 and 15 with a thin build and long braids. She was wearing a grey T-shirt, grey spandex pants and black sandals, police said. The second suspect is described as another girl between 12 and 15 with a thin build and black braids tied in a bun, wearing an orange hoodie, black leggings and black shoes. The third suspect is described as a girl between 11 and 12 with a thin build and black box braids wearing a grey hoodie, black leggings and black shoes. Police are also seeking two male suspects of unknown ages. One male suspect has a slim build and was wearing a black hoodie, black pants and white shoes, according to police. The second male suspect is described as having a slim build and wearing a black hoodie, black mask, black puffer vest and black-and-white Nike Dunk shoes. While video of the incident is circulating online, police are reminding the public that the Youth Criminal Justice Act prohibits publishing information that would identify a young person accused of a crime. This incident comes as South Asians are seeing a steep increase of hate-motivated incidents in Canada , as well as a continuing rise in Islamophobia. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-579-1520 x 2765 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). With files from Allie Moustakis, Jennifer Pagliaro and Raju Mudhar Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Ya Biladi
05-07-2025
- Ya Biladi
Ontario : The National Council of Canadian Muslims appalled by Islamophobic attack
مدة القراءة: 1' The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has expressed being «dismayed», «disgusted», and «angry» following an Islamophobic attack on a woman at a restaurant in Oshawa, Ontario, on Wednesday. Durham Regional Police have called on the public to help identify the suspects, believed to be young offenders. At a press conference held after the incident, NCCM Chief Operating Officer Omar Khamissa stressed the urgent need to «act and move from words to action». «Our elected officials must acknowledge what is happening in this country and develop a real plan with real solutions», he said, as quoted by Radio-Canada. According to police, the woman was the victim of a violent group assault early in the morning. Authorities said the individuals involved were already acting disruptively in the restaurant, describing how one of them «jumped over the counter, where the woman tried to block his path». During the ensuing «violent struggle», «several other individuals also jumped over the counter and attacked the victim». The NCCM alleges that the attackers removed the woman's hijab—a detail not confirmed by police. Speaking to Radio-Canada, the victim's daughter said her mother is «shaken» by the attack, which has left her «deeply affected and on edge». She added, «Our family has noticed a rise in Islamophobic attitudes and behaviors among the restaurant's customers». According to her, «this is not the first time a crime has been committed in the restaurant».
Ya Biladi
04-07-2025
- Ya Biladi
Ontario : The National Council of Canadian Muslims appalled by Islamophobic attack
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has expressed being «dismayed», «disgusted», and «angry» following an Islamophobic attack on a woman at a restaurant in Oshawa, Ontario, on Wednesday. Durham Regional Police have called on the public to help identify the suspects, believed to be young offenders. At a press conference held after the incident, NCCM Chief Operating Officer Omar Khamissa stressed the urgent need to «act and move from words to action». «Our elected officials must acknowledge what is happening in this country and develop a real plan with real solutions», he said, as quoted by Radio-Canada. According to police, the woman was the victim of a violent group assault early in the morning. Authorities said the individuals involved were already acting disruptively in the restaurant, describing how one of them «jumped over the counter, where the woman tried to block his path». During the ensuing «violent struggle», «several other individuals also jumped over the counter and attacked the victim». The NCCM alleges that the attackers removed the woman's hijab—a detail not confirmed by police. Speaking to Radio-Canada, the victim's daughter said her mother is «shaken» by the attack, which has left her «deeply affected and on edge». She added, «Our family has noticed a rise in Islamophobic attitudes and behaviors among the restaurant's customers». According to her, «this is not the first time a crime has been committed in the restaurant».
CBC
03-07-2025
- CBC
Police investigating Oshawa swarming attack advocates say may have been hate-motivated
Durham police say they are investigating a violent swarming caught on security video that one prominent Muslim advocacy group says may have been motivated by hate. The incident unfolded at around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday at a Pizza Pizza location on Wentworth Street W. in Oshawa, police said in a news release Thursday. A group of people, believed to be youths, were "creating a disturbance" inside the restaurant, according to police. One of the individuals then hopped a counter and attempted to steal an item. The victim confronted the person and a "violent struggle ensued." "During that struggle, several other individuals also jumped behind the counter, swarmed and assaulted the victim," police said. The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) publicly released security video of the attack and, in an accompanying statement, said it was "utterly appalled and disgusted" by the assault. According to the group, the victim was the owner of the establishment. During the attack, NCCM said, her hijab was ripped off and the attackers stomped on her head. "We are encouraging local police to look into every angle of this incident, including investigating this incident as hate-motivated," the statement said. Durham police confirmed "all motives," including the possibility that the swarming was motivated by hate, are being considered in their investigation. The service's hate crime unit is assisting the primary investigators, according to the news release. Police added they are aware that video of the attack is circulating online, but cautioned that the Youth Criminal Justice Act prohibits publishing any information that would identify a young person accused of a crime.
