Mayor urges Winnipeggers to help police investigate Wolseley hate rock
'I am profoundly disturbed and disgusted by this reprehensible display of hate,' mayor says
Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman is encouraging Winnipeggers to come forward with information to help police investigate an anti-Semitic incidentin Wolseleylate last week.
On New Year's Eve, arock covered in anti-Semitic slurs was left on thefront steps of aWolseley home. The rock was painted with a swastika and the message "Die Jew bitch" andwrapped in a ribbon emblazoned with"Jude bitch get out of the nighberhood."
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The Winnipeg Police Service isinvestigating the incident as a hate crime.The mayor issued a statement Friday, urgingWinnipeggersto assist the police.
"I am profoundly disturbed and disgusted by this reprehensible display of hate," Bowman said in the statement.
"Winnipeg is a community that embraces diversity andinclusivity. This incident goes against the values we hold dear, as a community.Winnipeggersstand together and strongly oppose any act of hate, such as this."