Toronto man charged over alleged online threats towards Muslim community

A Toronto Police Service cruiser is seen in this undated photo. CITYNEWS/James Tumelty

Posted December 18, 2025 3:37 pm.

Last Updated December 18, 2025 4:03 pm.

A Toronto man has been charged after he allegedly made online threats targeting members of the Muslim community, Toronto police said in a release on Thursday.

Investigators allege the suspect, 35-year-old Andrew Howes, made the threats via social media between October 13, 2025 and November 28, 2025.

He was arrested on December 18 and has been charged with public incitement of hatred and seven counts of uttering threats.

The allegations have not yet been tested in court.

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