Police have confirmed a London man has been arrested in connection to reports that Muslim women were assaulted in the city’s southwest end.
The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday after a man allegedly approached a woman wearing a hijab and began yelling derogatory comments toward her in the area of Berkshire Drive and Berkshire Place.
London police said they did not know each other.
According to police, the woman called out for help and another woman came to her aid. The suspect then allegedly assaulted both women and property belonging to one of the victims was damaged.
When a nearby citizen approached, the suspect brandished a knife and threatened all three before leaving the area on foot, according to London police.
When officers arrived, they quickly located the suspect and placed him under arrest.
James Edward Henkel, 79, of London, has been charged with:
- Three counts of assault with a weapon
- Two counts of assault
- Mischief/damage to property not exceeding $5,000
Both women sustained minor physical injuries not requiring …