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Victoria Police seek help identifying man in potential hate crime

VICTORIA - Police are investigating a potential hate crime after a Black man was attacked aboard a BC Transit bus.

Victoria Police say patrol officers were flagged down on June 19 just after 4 p.m. and were told that the Black man was allegedly struck.

They say video shows a Caucasian man entering the bus, moving towards a seat, standing up and striking the man without warning.

They say a few other passengers intervened and the suspect was pushed off the bus.

Police describe the alleged suspect as 40-50 years old with a medium to heavy build, blond hair, wearing sunglasses, a black hat and a blue shirt, tan shorts, white socks and black sneakers.

They say further investigation, including identifying the suspect, is required to determine potential charges for recommendation to Crown.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 1, 2020.

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