Hyderabad, March 26 -- A 25-year-old female attacked a Muslim woman and attempted to set the latter's hijab on fire in a public library located near the Canadian city of Toronto. Fortunately, no serious injuries took place and she survived.

According to a statement by the Durham regional police, the suspect, Kaley-Ann Freier, was arrested on the same day of the attack. She has been charged with assault with a weapon and failing to comply with a probation order.

The incident occurred on Sunday, March 22, when the hijab-wearing woman was sitting in the library, immersed in reading. Suddenly, she was approached by the accused, who started throwing sharp objects at her.

As the Muslim woman tried to shield herself, her attacker came near he...