The National Council of Canadian Muslims is calling out a “violent arrest” made by Edmonton police of a Black Muslim man during Eid.
In a statement released Wednesday, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) said the man, who has not being named to protect his and his family’s privacy, was leaving a south Edmonton mosque on April 21 after taking part in the Friday prayer.
The man, wearing traditional clothing including a turban and thobe, was driving the vehicle with his wife and young children also inside. He was pulled over by Edmonton police for reportedly going 47 km/h in a 30 km/h zone.