Montreal police say they have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with an assault on a Jewish man at Dickie Moore Park in the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borough.

The assault was partially captured on video, sparking public outcry as people shared footage of the victim being beaten on the ground in front of his children.

In a news release Monday, the said the suspect was arrested after an intensive investigation.

Police said the suspect is being questioned by investigators and a file will be sent to the Quebec Crown prosecutor's office, the (DPCP), for possible charges.

"The SPVM has spared no effort to locate the suspect and is continuing its investigation to shed full light on the circumstances of this criminal act," the statement said.

"The SPVM would like to thank t

See Full Page