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Police have arrested and charged a second man following the investigation into antisemitic graffiti messages found in Halifax last month.
On September 14, police responded to six incidents of graffiti throughout the city. In three incidents the graffiti was written directly on Synagogues. In three other incidents graffiti was written on sidewalks nearby.
Yesterday, police arrested Russell Jared Currie, 32, in Halifax. He is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court today to face charges of:
- Public Incitement of Hatred (x1)
- Mischief related to religious property (x3)
- Property damage (x3)
This is the second arrest in these incidents. Gezim Topalli, 31, was arrested on Sept. 17th and appeared in Halifax provincial court to face charges of:
- Public Incitement of Hatred (x1)
- Mischief related to religious property (x3)
- Property damage (x3)
Anyone exposed to behaviour that is offensive, threatening or intimidating is encouraged to report it to police at 902-490-5020. Even if the investigation does not find criminal wrongdoing, it is important to have it on record.
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