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Jun 11, 2026 5:15 PM - Connect Newsroom - Ramandeep Kaur with files from The Canadian Press
Calgary police say a man was stabbed twice in the face after being subjected to racial slurs in what investigators are describing as a hate-motivated attack.
Police allege the incident occurred on the night of May 22, when a man in his 40s was approached by a neighbour outside his home in southwest Calgary. During the confrontation, the victim was allegedly targeted with racial remarks before being stabbed.
The injured man managed to get inside his home, call police and was taken to hospital for treatment. Authorities say he has since recovered from his injuries.
Investigators also allege the suspect had been making increasingly hostile racial comments toward the victim in the weeks leading up to the attack.
A 41-year-old Calgary man has been charged with assault with a weapon and is scheduled to appear in court next month.
Police noted that while a hate-motivated attack does not result in a separate criminal charge, the courts may consider it an aggravating factor during sentencing if the accused is convicted.
