Doug Ford condemns stabbing of Jewish woman in Ottawa grocery store

Woman Stabbed at Ottawa Grocery Store in Latest Antisemitic Attack

A social media post by the alleged attacker, Joseph Rooke of Cornwall, Ontario. Photo: Screenshot via i24 i24 News – The stabbing of a Jewish woman at an Ottawa grocery by a man with a long history of antisemitic posts on social media, the latest antisemitic hate crime in Canada, sparked outrage and prompted condemnation from officials including the prime minister. Both the victim and the attacker are in their 70s. The woman is reportedly in ser…

Ottawa Man Charged in Jewish Woman Stabbing - American Faith

Police in Ottawa have charged a 71-year-old man with aggravated assault after he allegedly stabbed an elderly Jewish woman inside a grocery store in the Canadian capital. The suspect, Joseph Rooke, was arrested following Wednesday’s attack at a Loblaws supermarket, which is known for having one of Ottawa’s largest kosher food sections. Authorities also charged him with possession of a dangerous weapon. Police confirmed they are investigating the…

Knife attack on Jewish woman in her 70s was hate-motivated crime, Ottawa police say

(JTA) — 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…

'Atheist Antisemite' Accused of Stabbing Elderly Jewish Woman in Ottawa

A self-described antisemitic atheist has been accused of stabbing a an elderly Jewish woman in a grocery store in Ottawa.

Police charge 71-year-old man in hate-motivated stabbing of Jewish woman in Ottawa

Victim was treated in hospital and later released after being attacked at a grocery store that has been a target of protests

Stabbing of Jewish woman in Ontario was hate crime, police say

Police in Ontario, Canada, said Friday that they consider the stabbing of a Jewish woman at a kosher supermarket in Ottawa earlier this week as a hate crime.