‘Defamatory posters’ prompt police investigation in Ontario [Video]

“Defamatory posters” that were put up in an Ontario city have prompted a police investigation, officers say.

Niagara Regional Police said that in late March, several posters were found taped to hydro poles and other locations in Thorold.

The posters included an image and contact information of the victim, along with “unfounded and defamatory allegations,” police said.

Investigators said they currently do not know who is responsible for creating and putting up the posters.

Police said they wouldn’t be providing additional information about the content of the posters in order to protect the victim’s privacy.

“Posting defamatory content in public spaces is not only harmful — it is illegal. Defamatory libel is a criminal offense subject to arrest and charge,” police said.

“It may also result in civil consequences.”

“Defamatory libel refers to any published matter — including posters — that, without lawful justification or excuse, is likely to harm a person’s reputation by exposing them to …