Montreal police have arrested Sergio Yanes Preciado, a 23-year-old man, in connection with the unprovoked assault of a 32-year-old Jewish father at Dickie Moore Park in the Parc-Extension neighborhood on August 8. The victim was attacked while sitting in the park with his three children, an incident that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. The assault has been described by the victim's family as a hate crime motivated by antisemitism. Preciado has been charged with one count of assault causing bodily harm and remains in custody following a bail hearing. The attack has drawn condemnation from Canadian leaders amid concerns about rising antisemitism. The victim's brother-in-law has publicly called on political leaders to address the issue. Separately, a Canadian court suggested that hot weather may have been a factor in the assault. The incident has also sparked discussions about broader social tensions in Canada, including remarks by an Islamist in Quebec expressing hostility toward the country and Jewish communities.
BREAKING: An Islamist in Quebec who can barely even speak English walks around a Jewish neighborhood, threatening to “kill Jews.” Why has Canada imported this? https://t.co/06efwGucru
Islamist in Canada: “I don’t consider myself Canadian, Canada is a racist colonialist project like Israel; they will be destroyed within 25 years.” It’s never been about Israel, it’s about destroying Western civilization. https://t.co/JakiJUU4SP
Canadian court suggests HOT WEATHER was to blame for vicious assault of Jewish father enjoying park with his children https://t.co/oEdNtx6sBr