Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate a hate motivated incident in Kitchener.

On September 12, 2026, at approximately 7:40 p.m., police received a report of an assault in the area of Mt Hope Street and Eden Avenue. 

The victim was approached by a group of 10 to 15 youths while outside their residence and was assaulted by four to five individuals. During the incident, the suspects directed racial slurs towards the victim. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident. 

The investigation is ongoing.

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