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Man arrested after Independent candidate’s election poster shot up in Quebec City

Sep 19, 2018 | 8:15 AM

QUEBEC — A 26-year-old Quebec City man has been arrested after the election poster of an Independent candidate was shot up.

Local police say the act did not meet criteria to be considered a hate crime.

Police spokeswoman Melanie Jobin says the man turned himself in Tuesday and was released on conditions and a promise to appear in court.

Authorities are recommending charges of mischief on an electoral document and negligent use of a firearm.