Elderly man found guilty of assaulting a woman wearing a hijab and others

An alleged assault between a male suspect and two Muslim women took place in the area of Berkshire Drive and Berkshire Place, seen on Sept. 27, 2024, took place on Sept. 25, 2024. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London)

After a trial earlier this week at the London Courthouse, James Henkel, 81, has been found guilty on a total of six counts, including assault, assault with a weapon, and mischief.

The case stems from an incident involving a Muslim woman wearing a hijab and two others who intervened. They were confronted and accosted by a man near Wonderland Road and Springbank Drive in the Berkshire subdivision in September of 2024.

At one point, a knife was displayed by the man before he left the scene.

During the trial before Justice Thomas Stinson, a loud video, which included screaming, was shown in the courtroom.

A sentencing hearing for Henkel is expected to be held on Aug. 24.