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Victoria Police seek help identifying man in potential hate crime
BY , Jul 1, 2020 10:32 PM - REPORT AN ERRORPolice are investigating a potential hate crime after a Black man was attacked aboard a BC Transit bus.
Victoria Police say patrol officers were flagged down on June 19 just after 4 p.m. and were told that the Black man was allegedly struck.
They say video shows a Caucasian man entering the bus, moving towards a seat, standing up and striking the man without warning.
They say a few other passengers intervened and the suspect was pushed off the bus.
Police describe the alleged suspect as 40-50 years old with a medium to heavy build, blond hair, wearing sunglasses, a black hat and a blue shirt, tan shorts, white socks and black sneakers.
They say further investigation, including identifying the suspect, is required to determine potential charges for recommendation to Crown.
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