Police in York Region are searching for a male suspect who allegedly attempted to forced his way into an orthodox synagogue in Thornhill and assaulted a victim before fleeing the scene on Saturday morning.The incident, which police say is hate/bias motivated, happened around 9:30 a.m. at Sephardic Kehila Centre, 7026 Bathurst St., just north of Steeles Avenue West. This place of worship serves members of the Jewish community who are of Sephardic heritage, descending from Spain and Portugal.Investigators say the victim was not hurt.Vaughan’s Mayor Stephen Del Duca said he’s been made aware of the “deeply disturbing assault,” and is...
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