3 charged following downtown Toronto protest: police [Video]

Three people are facing charges following a pro-Palestinian demonstration in downtown Toronto Saturday afternoon.

The demonstration moved from Yonge and Dundas streets through other parts of the downtown core, eventually ending near Parliament at Front streets around 8:30 p.m.

In a post on social media shortly after 8 p.m., Toronto police said five demonstrators had been arrested near Parliament and Gerrard streets.

In a news release Sunday, police allege a man was driving a truck while there were occupants in the bed of the truck. Officers said they have cautioned demonstration organizers against doing this, as stipulated in the Highway Traffic Act, adding this will be in effect at all protests.

The driver of the truck is facing a stunt driving charge. His vehicle has been impounded for 14 days and his driver’s licence suspended for 30 days.

According to police, while they were seizing the truck, demonstrators “became aggressive and assaultive” towards them.

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