Halifax police investigate another hate-motivated incident involving Pride flag

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Regional police are investigating a hate motivated incident in Spryfield where a Pride flag was ripped down from a residence.

On May 7, at roughly 7:30 p.m., two youths ripped down the flag that was displayed at the residence and then fled the area on foot.

Police say the suspects are described as being in their teens.

According to police, this is the second report they received about a hate motivated incidents involving a Pride flag.

On April 5, four youths destroyed a Pride flag and another Pride item that were displayed in the yard of a home in the city’s north-end.

The youths are described as males, 10 to 12 years-old, with one of the youths having dark curly hair.

Police are asking anyone with information about these incidents or video from the area to contact HRP or Crime Stoppers.