Arrest Made in Vandalism of Tamil Genocide Memorial in Brampton
Region of Peel – Investigators from the Peel Regional Police Hate Crime Unit have arrested and charged a young offender after the Tamil Genocide Memorial at Chinguacousy Park was vandalized with derogatory spray-painted messages.
On Friday, March 20, 2026, officers responded to Chinguacousy Park after reports that the memorial had been defaced. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the vandalism and immediately assigned the investigation to the Hate Crime Unit.
Following a thorough investigation, a 14‑year‑old male from Brampton was arrested and charged with two counts of Mischief Over $5,000 on Tuesday, March 31. The youth will be required to attend before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
A general provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Y.C.J.A.) prohibits the release of the name of a young person; therefore, the identity of the individual charged in this investigation is protected.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact investigators in the Hate Crime Unit at 905-453-2121, extension 6098. Information may also be provided anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
QUICK FACTS
- Peel Regional Police recently launched the Hate Crime Unit – a newly centralized unit to enhance the service’s response to hate-motivated crimes and incidents, as well as culturally sensitive incidents.
- Hate crimes can be reported by calling 905-453-3311 for non-emergencies, dialing 911 in an emergency, or online at peelpolice.ca/onlinereporting.
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“Peel Regional Police will not tolerate vandalism — especially hate-motivated crimes of spaces that are meaningful to our communities. People across the region have the right to feel safe in public spaces. We thank our Hate Crime Unit for acting swiftly to locate and hold those responsible accountable.”
- Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Peel Regional Police
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