Toronto police say they’ve laid charges against nine people after making arrests at a weekend demonstration in a city park.
A rally at Christie Pits Park on Saturday calling for deportations and an end to mass immigration was met by a counter-demonstration, which led to several arrests.
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Police say some of the participants became “combative” and assaulted others, including a police officer.
Nine people ranging in age from 18 to 58 have been charged in connection with the protests.
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Charges laid include assault, mischief, failing to comply with probation and a weapons offence.
Anyone with further information about the incidents is asked to contact police.
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