Hate-Motivated Attack on Ottawa Bus: Witnesses Needed

0:00It's April 27, from your city to your ears. This is Canada News Today, powered by AI. A woman faces court on Monday for a hate-motivated attack on an Ottawa bus. Back on April 26, around 10.35 a.m., she hopped on an OC Transpo ride at Billings Bridge Station and targeted two passengers with, racial slurs and threats. Things escalated quick when another rider stepped in to help, leading to a scuffle where he got assaulted. An OC Transpo Special Constable jumped on board, detained her right there, and held her until city police showed up. The incident hit hard in a city pushing back against bias crimes, sparking calls for witnesses from folks who might have seen more. No major injuries reported, but it underscores rising tensions on public transit. Ottawa's HATEN bias crime unit is still digging deeper, urging anyone with details to hit up 613-236-1222. Extension 2015, they'll keep chasing leads to wrap this up solid.