Three male teenagers have been charged in connection with offensive flyers targeting two young girls that were found posted around the Ajax area, Durham Regional Police say.
In a statement, the Durham District School Board described the incidents as "extremely upsetting and unsettling incidents of anti-Black racism."
"A total of five flyers were recovered, each containing an offensive message and a contact phone number," police said in a news release issued Sunday. The 15-year-old and 17-year-old cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and police said the name of the 18-year-old is being withheld to protect the identity of the victims."At this point in the investigation, it is believed the flyers were intended to cause harm to the victims," investigators said in the news release.
"We recognize how this has impacted our community and we offer our support and diligence to ensure those responsible are held accountable," police said.from Director of Education Camille Williams-Taylor on Sunday, calling what happened "disturbing incidents of anti-Black racism and hate that impacted multiple schools and communities in Ajax over the past few days."
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