‘Get Out Of My Country’: Youth Arrested For ‘Hate-Motivated’ Attack On Elderly Sikh Man In Canada

Last Updated:April 28, 2026, 09:23 IST

Following the probe, the youth was arrested in connection with the hate-motivated assault and held in custody for a bail hearing.

An elderly Sikh man has been assaulted in Canada by a youth who yelled racist slurs that “get out of my country", prompting police to investigate the “hate-motivated assault", authorities said.

According to the Woodstock Police, the incident took place on April 22 in Woodstock, Ontario, and the youth is facing multiple charges for his actions. The attack happened when the elderly man was walking along a sidewalk when he was approached by a youth who shoved him, it said.

Police said the youth targeted the victim over his ethnicity, shouting racially charged remarks and obscenities. The victim was not physically injured. Investigators found that the assault was unprovoked, new agency PTI reported.

After the incident, the youth jumped a fence into the Turtle Island School property and later exited the area. No students were harmed, the statement added.

Following the probe, the youth was arrested in connection with the hate-motivated assault and held in custody for a bail hearing. “As a result of the investigation, the youth was arrested following the hate-motivated assault. The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing," it said.

The Woodstock Police Service said videos of the incident circulating on social media show the youth repeatedly shouting racist abuse, including, “What the…are you doing in my country?" and “You ain’t from here, get the…out of my country."

“Acts of hate have no place in our community. The Woodstock Police Service is committed to ensuring all members of the community feel safe and protected. We encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed a hate-motivated incident to report it to police," police said.

“Woodstock Police Service will pursue and hold those who commit hate crimes accountable."

In a separate statement posted to X, the World Sikh Organisation (WSO) said it is “deeply concerned" about the incident and termed the assault “unacceptable." The organisation also thanked Woodstock police for their quick response.

“As our recent Anti-Sikh Hate Report shows, these incidents are part of a broader pattern. We need systemic action, including better reporting, public education, and coordinated responses from institutions. If you experience or witness hate, report it to the police and to WSO," the organisation said.

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