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Police have made an arrest in connection with the Monday attack against a Muslim mom at a London, Ont., grocery store.

On Tuesday police released a picture of the suspect, asking for the public’s help in identifying her.

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News of the incident sparked outrage on social media and cast London into national headlines.

After receiving multiple tips about the suspect’s identity and whereabouts through public efforts, police charged a 38-year-old woman.

She was arrested at 10 p.m. Tuesday night. Police are not releasing her name.

A 38-year-old woman has been charged with one count of assault, police said.

A hijab-wearing mom, holding a four-month-old baby, said she was punched and spat on by a woman at the Superking Supermarket.

The victim was punched, her hair and hijab pulled by her assailant.

Police said there has been no motive detected behind the attack.

Police are asking witnesses of the attack Monday at 785 Wonderland Rd S. at 5 p.m. to come forwarded with any information.