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'This Isn't Who We Are': Justin Trudeau Condemns Attack On Syrian Refugees In Vancouver

The Canadian Press, 09 Jan, 2016 12:13 PM
    VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned an alleged attack on Syrian refugees Friday night in Vancouver.
     
    Police say they are looking for a suspect after more than a dozen Syrian refugees were pepper sprayed.
     
    The attack happened outside the Muslim Association of Canada Centre during a "welcome night" event for newly arrived Syrian refugees.
     
    City police say a crowd of men, women and children had gathered outside the centre when a man wearing a white hoodie apparently rode by on a bicycle and sprayed 15 to 30 people.
     
    Witnesses said several of those who were hit started coughing and complaining of burning eyes. 
     
    Police say a number of people were treated on scene, but there was no word of any serious injuries.
     
    Trudeau wrote on Twitter that "This isn't who we are - and doesn't reflect the warm welcome Canadians have offered."
     
    Investigators say it's too early to comment on a possible motive for the attack.

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