A man from LaSalle, who was previously charged in his hometown for making online posts targeting police and Jewish individuals, now faces additional charges from London police. Nicholas Amor, aged 30, allegedly participated in an anti-war demonstration outside a convention center in London, where he reportedly engaged in an altercation with another individual.
Despite the issuance of a warrant by London police, Amor remains detained in LaSalle, where he was initially charged with publicly inciting hatred. Authorities accused him of advocating for violence against both Jewish people and law enforcement. Amor’s public Facebook profile, boasting nearly 5,000 followers, contains videos where he levels accusations against members of the Jewish community, with one video showing him wearing a bulletproof vest adorned with an inverted Canadian flag.
The latest charges against Amor stem from an incident outside RBC Place in London, coinciding with the initiation of the LaSalle police investigation into his online activities. During the demonstration organized by groups like World Beyond War and SURJ Toronto, where over 100 protesters obstructed entrances to the convention center and parking garage, Amor allegedly assaulted a man attempting to remove barricades he had set up. At the time of the purported assault, he was reportedly masked to conceal his identity.
As a result, Amor now faces charges including mischief exceeding $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable offense, assault, and disguise with intent. He is the second individual charged in connection with the London protest, with authorities having previously charged a woman from Owen Sound with offenses including resisting arrest.
Confirming that the individual charged in both LaSalle and London is indeed the same person, police clarified that the investigations in the two locations are distinct and unrelated. During a recent court appearance, Amor indicated that the incitement of hatred charge was his first criminal offense and requested additional time to secure legal representation. His next court hearing is scheduled for October 29.
London authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the protest incident to come forward directly or submit tips anonymously through Middlesex London Crime Stoppers.