The vandalized crosswalk | Photo: Twitter @TDotGayCops
Police in Toronto, Canada are investigating the vandalism of a rainbow crosswalk at the intersection of Church and Alexander. On the crosswalk, in the city’s gay neighborhood, someone spray-painted a swastika.
People alerted authorites to the desecration on Friday (3 August).
The LGBTI liason of the department tweeted on Friday that it was done by two people who tried to ‘conceal their identities’. They also called it a ‘despicable hate crime’.
Yesterday, 2 ppl deliberately trying to conceal their identity committed a despicable Hate Crime in the @ChurchWellesley Village. If you saw this swastika being painted in the Church and Alexander St. intersection, please contact @TorontoPolice Sgt Dyck @TPS51Div 416-808-5184. pic.twitter.com/bu1sy4mArV
— TPS LGBTQ-ISN (@TDotGayCops) August 3, 2018
Authorities have revealed no names in association with the vandalism.
A city in trauma
Toronto is a city that has faced many traumas recently, especially in regards to their LGBTI community.
Earlier this year in April, police arrested 25-year-old Alek Minassian for driving a van into pedestrians in the city. 10 people died and another 16 were injured, some critically.
Further, the city has also been wrestling with the investigation of suspected gay serial killer Bruce McArthur. It has led to a contentious relationship with the Toronto police department.
Finally, a report earlier this year revealed hate crimes are on the rise in Toronto.
H/t: CBC
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