Homophobic sign on balcony may lead to hate crime investigation
A sign with a derogatory term for homosexuals was removed with combined efforts from police and firefighters. Police will be investigating whether mischief or hate crime charges are warranted.
A sign with a derogatory term for homosexuals was removed with combined efforts from police and firefighters
A large yellow sign hanging from an apartment balcony displaying homophobic language was removed by police and firefighters Wednesday afternoon.
The offending sign was hanging off the balcony of a third storey apartment just off of Mohawk Road between Upper Sherman and Upper Wentworth streets. Curious residents gathered outside as police and firefighters worked in tandem to safely raise up a ladder to remove the large banner.
Hamilton police say the incident will be referred to its hate crime unit.