Doug Ford condemns stabbing of Jewish woman in Ottawa grocery store
- On the afternoon of Wednesday, August 27, 2025, an elderly Jewish woman in her seventies was seriously injured in a sudden stabbing inside the Loblaws grocery store located in College Square, Ottawa.
- The 71-year-old suspect, Joseph Rooke from Cornwall, was arrested at the scene without incident, and police confirmed he and the victim were strangers while the motive remains under investigation.
- The victim sustained serious injuries and received hospital treatment before being discharged, while investigators from the Ottawa Police Service’s specialized hate and bias crime team have become involved as concerns about rising antisemitism in the community grow.
- Premier Doug Ford condemned the attack as "disturbing" and "senseless" while expressing outrage and offering full support to police and the Jewish community.
- The incident highlights ongoing concerns about violence targeting Jews in Ottawa, prompting increased police presence and community efforts to strengthen safety and support.
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Ottawa hate-crimes unit probes stabbing of Jewish woman at College Square
Ottawa police detectives are still investigating the shocking case of a Jewish woman who was stabbed in the torso by a stranger Wednesday afternoon while shopping at a grocery store known for the largest selection of kosher food in town.
Ottawa police say knife attack on Jewish woman in her 70s was hate-motivated crime - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
An Ontario man has been charged with what police say appears to be a hate-motivated attack after he stabbed a Jewish woman in an Ottawa grocery store known for its large selection of kosher food. The victim, a woman in her 70s, was taken to the hospital with “serious injuries,” according to police, and was treated and released later the same day. The Jewish Federation of Ottawa called the victim “a cherished member of our community,” and said sh…
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