MONTREAL – Two men were charged on Saturday in connection with a violent scene that broke out near an outdoor music festival in Montreal.
Police said dozens of people began throwing bricks, rocks and traffic cones at buildings in the city’s entertainment district at around 11:30 p.m. Friday.
Six Montreal police officers were slightly injured and about 20 downtown buildings were vandalized.
READ MORE: Six Montreal police injured after violent incident near music festival
Montreal police spokesman Jean-Pierre Brabant said two men were arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
A 25-year-old man was charged with armed assault on a police officer and a 24-year-old man faces one count of obstructing police.
Both were expected to be released Saturday afternoon on a promise to appear in court.
Comments