A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in what Hamilton police say was a hate-motivated assault in Ancaster.

A 20-year-old woman was walking on Golf Links Road and Neville Drive around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 when a car approached and occupants yelled anti-Black slurs, police said.

Police allege the teen threw a drink at her.

The victim did not recognize the silver or bronze sedan or know any of the occupants.

On Tuesday police arrested a 16-year-old on the Mountain, said Const. Trevor McKenna.

He is charged with assault with a weapon and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

The teen, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was known to police, including for a recent incident involving bear spray.

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

If convi

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