2 women arrested at demonstration in downtown Toronto
Two women were arrested during a demonstration in downtown Toronto on Monday night. Toronto Police were in the McCaul Street and Dundas Street West area for a demonstration shortly before 9:30 p.m. Police say a small group of protestors allegedly deliberately blocked the road, impeding officers and police vehicles. One person was arrested after police say she […]
Toronto Police made two arrests on Monday night during a demonstration in downtown Toronto, specifically in the area of McCaul Street and Dundas Street West around 9:30 p.m. According to police, a small group of protestors deliberately blocked the road, impeding officers and police vehicles. The first arrest occurred when a woman ignored repeated directions to clear the road.
During this arrest, a second woman allegedly assaulted the arresting officer and attempted to interfere with the arrest. As a result, Shelly Agius, 44, was charged with mischief – interfering with the lawful enjoyment of property and obstructing a police officer. Lily Phan, 49, was also arrested and charged with obstructing a peace officer and assaulting a peace officer. Both women are set to appear in court on December 11.
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