Statement from Mayor Dan Carter on violent assault in Oshawa

Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter has issued the following statement regarding a violent swarming at a local restaurant on July 2:

“I am very concerned and troubled by this shocking act of violence that occurred in Oshawa. My thoughts and sympathies are with the individual who was assaulted.

Oshawa is a city that values inclusion, respect, and safety. Everyone should feel secure in their workplace or business, and no one should have to experience hateful or unlawful actions that take away from that sense of safety. We remain dedicated to supporting the well-being of all who live and work in our city.

This is in the very early stages of the Durham Regional Police Service investigation and all motives, including the potential that this was a hate motivated offence, are being thoroughly examined.

I encourage anyone with information to contact the Durham Regional Police Service at 1-888-579-1520 or to make an anonymous tip to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.”