"Toronto police said officers provided direction to attendees in an effort to keep the peace, but attendees caused disturbances, assaulted other participants, became combative and ultimately assaulted police officers. In a post to social media, Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw said he wanted to thank officers who were on the front line during Saturday's demonstrations. This kind of violence against police officers, or anyone, is unacceptable full stop, he said."
"In a post to social media, Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw said he wanted to thank officers who were on the front line during Saturday's demonstrations. Our officers are there to keep people safe, and they deserve to do their jobs without being attacked. Demkiw added that everyone should respect the law. As we have said many times, when officers have lawful grounds to do so, arrests will be made and charges laid anywhere in the city, whether involving protesters or counter-protesters, he said."
Toronto police arrested eight people and laid 29 charges after a downtown demonstration at Nathan Phillips Square. Dozens had gathered to protest mass immigration, prompting a counter-protest and a news conference with city councillors and opposing groups. Councillors Neethan Shan and Paula Fletcher joined community groups to denounce racism and xenophobia. Community Solidarity Toronto led the counter-protest focused on reducing hate. Police provided directions to keep the peace but reported attendees caused disturbances, assaulted participants, became combative and assaulted officers. Chief Myron Demkiw thanked frontline officers, called violence unacceptable, urged respect for the law and warned that lawful arrests and charges will be made.
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