Halifax police are investigating an alleged assault and racist rant at a Costco store, according to a news release. A man is accused of assaulting a customer and yelling racially offensive language during the incident.
Details of the incident
The incident occurred at the Costco location on Halifax's Mumford Road. Police responded to reports of a disturbance around 1:30 p.m. on July 7. Upon arrival, officers learned that a man had allegedly assaulted another customer and used racially offensive language.
The suspect was taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with assault and uttering threats. The victim sustained minor injuries and did not require medical attention.
Police investigation ongoing
Halifax Regional Police are continuing to investigate the incident. They are asking anyone with information or video footage to come forward. The suspect is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
“We take all reports of hate-motivated incidents seriously,” said Const. John MacLeod, a police spokesperson. “We encourage anyone who experiences or witnesses such behavior to report it to police.”
Community response
The incident has sparked concern in the community. Local advocacy groups have called for increased awareness and action against racism. Costco has not yet released a statement regarding the incident.
