More charges laid in relation to PPC protest, more suspects sought

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Published December 3, 2019 at 9:55 pm

Hamilton Police say they have laid more charges in relation to protest outside a People’s Party of Canada (PPC) event in September.

Hamilton Police say they have laid more charges in relation to protest outside a People’s Party of Canada (PPC) event in September.

On Wednesday, November 27, 2019, as a result of the ongoing investigation into the incident actions of protestors in attendance at Mohawk College on Sunday, September 29, 2019, Hamilton Police have made an additional arrest, they said Tuesday (Dec. 3).

Michael Lickers, a 27-year-old Hamilton man, faces charges of Level One assault and intimidation.

Lickers was released on a Promise to Appear with a court date of Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

Further, on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, Hamilton Police laid additional charges against Alaa Al Soufi. Mr Al Soufi was previously arrested and charged on October 23rd, 2019. These additional charges were as a result of witnesses coming forward and the review of further video evidence, police say.

Al Soufi faces Level One assault charges as well as theft under $5,000, intimidation, and disguise with intent

Al Soufi’s additional charges were laid at his scheduled court appearance.

After the Sept. 29 PPC fundraiser, Hamilton police said they were looking into a video that showed an elderly couple being harassed by protesters.

The video in question, which began circulating on social media shortly after the protest, showed a woman with a walker and a companion trying to access the PPC meeting at the Mohawk College McIntyre Performing Arts Centre.

The video showed protesters refusing to move out of the way and shouting at the couple.

Hamilton Police continue to investigate and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects pictured above.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Division three, Criminal Investigation Branch, Det. Const. James Durka at 905-546-8966 or Det. Sgt. Marco DelConte at 905-546-3851.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

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