Calgary police looking for suspects in hate-motivated assault of ‘vulnerable’ man

Calgary police say they are looking for two people after a vulnerable man was the victim of an alleged hate-motivated assault on Tuesday night.

Police say it happened at approximately 11 p.m. just off Centre Street in the northwest neighbourhood of Crescent Heights.

The man told police he was thrown to the ground and beaten by two people he didn’t know, which caused injuries to his face and ribs.

Police say he needed medical attention, and they believe this to be an unprovoked attack.

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The two suspects are believed to be in their early 20s.

Police say “at the time of the assault, one suspect was wearing a black long sleeve Crooks and Castle shirt, with blue jeans and white Nike high top sneakers.

“The second suspect was wearing a gold or light brown Levi’s hooded sweatshirt, black jacket, black jeans and white sneakers.”

“Violence against vulnerable members of our city will not be tolerated,” said Staff Sgt. Jeff MacQueen of the Community Support Unit. “We are investigating this callous assault as a hate crime as we believe the victim was targeted due to his socioeconomic standing.

“Every Calgarian has the right to feel safe in our city and we are asking anyone who has information to come forward.”

Anyone who knows the suspects or who may have information about this assault is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.