A stabbing incident occurred at a downtown mosque in Hamilton, injuring three individuals during an altercation that began outside and continued inside. Hamilton police, who received reports around 2:15 p.m., stated that the injuries were non-life-threatening. The suspects fled the scene, leading to an ongoing search, but police noted they were receiving conflicting information regarding their escape vehicles. Notably, the incident is not considered hate-related as those involved were known to one another. MP-elect Aslam Rana highlighted concerns about safety in prayer places, emphasizing that everyone should be able to worship without fear.
Hamilton police reported that a stabbing incident occurred at a downtown mosque, injuring three people, with the altercation starting outside the mosque before continuing indoors.
However, investigators do not believe the incident was hate-motivated, as the individuals involved were known to each other.
MP-elect Aslam Rana emphasized the importance of safety in prayer spaces, stating, 'These prayer places should be safe and sound... everybody should pray safely and go home safely.'
The search for two suspects remains ongoing, with police receiving conflicting reports on whether they fled in one or two vehicles.
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