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Toronto police arrest man suspected of hate crime for vandalism of menorah

“The accused was identified as a result of tips received from the public,” police said.

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Credit: Toronto Police Service.

Toronto police officers arrested a 48-year-old man, who allegedly committed a hate crime by vandalizing a large menorah outside a Jewish community center, the Toronto Police Service said on Tuesday.

Jeffrey Johnston was charged with mischief to property under $5,000 Canadian, or about $3,500, for allegedly knocking the menorah down on April 10.

“The accused was identified as a result of tips received from the public,” police said.

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