New Glasgow man, 22, charged after police respond to online hate speech

New Glasgow Regional Police have charged a local man for online hate speech targeting Jewish communities.

According to a news release, police responded on Thursday to a report of hateful messages posted from a residence in the town. 

A 22-year-old New Glasgow man was arrested the following afternoon. Police also conducted a search and seized  electronic items.

The man faces three charges:

• advocating and promoting genocide. 
• public incitement of hatred. 
• willful promotion of hatred.

He has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Pictou provincial court on Monday.