Edmonton Police investigate possible hate crime

Edmonton Police said that they are investigating a possible hate crime that took place last weekend.

According to police and witnesses, three men attacked a young black man near 104th street and Whyte Ave. around midnight Saturday. The attackers are described as skinheads wearing white power insignias on their clothing.

"A group of males in the area were targetting one person in particular because of their racial background," said Edmonton Police spokeswoman Patrycia Thenu.

Thenu said a 30-year-old man has since been charged with assault with a weapon after attacking a woman who tried to break up the fight.

Thenu said the Hate Crimes Unit has been called in to investigate and more charges could be laid.