45-year-old Hamilton woman arrested after anti-Black 'hate motivated assaults,' police say

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A 45-year-old pistillate has been arrested, Hamilton constabulary say, aft a bid of "hate motivated assaults."

Melissa Deman, of Hamilton, is facing respective battle charges

Conrad Collaco · CBC News

· Posted: May 16, 2025 11:03 AM EDT | Last Updated: 28 minutes ago

The broadside of a Hamilton constabulary officer's uniform.

A 45-year-old woman has been arrested, Hamilton constabulary say, aft a bid of "hate motivated assaults."

Police responded on May 12 and 13 to "separate incidents all involving the aforesaid pistillate suspect" and the "attacker could beryllium heard uttering anti-Black hatred speech," they said.

The victims were betwixt the ages of 14 and 24, constabulary say, and one suffered insignificant injuries.

Police did not accidental wherever the incidents took place.

Melissa Deman, of Hamilton, is facing 4 battle charges.

Police accidental the Hate Crime Unit is assisting successful the investigation.

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