Man charged with assault, mischief after attack at Markham mosque

Man charged with assault, mischief after attack at Markham mosque

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A Richmond Hill man has been charged with assault after allegedly assaulting several people outside a Markham mosque. This is the second attack at a mosque during the month long Ramadan. Police do not suspect both attacks are connected.

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