Edmonton man charged in alleged attack against Muslim woman and her children on Jan. 1

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Jeffrey Hill, 34, allegedly spat on the victims\u0027 car window, punched the car multiple times, uttered violent and Islamophobic threats, and damaged mosque…

The Edmonton Police Service said it responded to the incident near a “religious institution” at 54 Street and 122 Avenue on Jan. 1.

“The rising number of Islamophobic attacks in Alberta are alarming. NCCM has supported numerous victims in Alberta since last December, and we are continuing to call on the Alberta government and different municipalities across the province to take urgent and immediate action,” said Said Omar, the Alberta Advocacy Officer for the NCCM.Article content

Police arrested and charged Jeffrey Ryan Hill, 34, with mischief under $5,000 and uttering threats, said Scott Pattison, EPS communications adviser, in an email. He added EPS continues to provide supports to the family involved through its crime and trauma-informed support services.

 

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