US EditionDurham police investigating ‘violent swarming’ attack, Muslim advocacy group says victim’s hijab ‘pulled off’
- Durham police are looking into a violent swarming assault targeting a Muslim woman at a Pizza Pizza restaurant located on Wentworth Street West in the city of Oshawa on July 2, 2025.
- The attack followed a disturbance where youths attempted to steal from the store, prompting a violent struggle after the owner confronted them.
- During the assault, multiple attackers jumped the counter, swarmed the victim, ripped off her hijab, and stomped on her head, as shown on surveillance video.
- Durham police confirmed all motives are under investigation, including hate crime possibilities, and urged anyone with information to come forward and consult a lawyer.
- The incident has heightened community anxiety, with Muslim groups calling for a thorough hate crime investigation and political leaders to take decisive action.
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Victim's hijab 'violently' pulled off during alleged swarming attack: advocates
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