Park permit revoked for Toronto Eritrean festival after violent protest leaves 9 injured
The City of Toronto has revoked the park permit for a weekend Eritrean festival after a protest turned violent, leaving nine people with injuries.
The protest started up shortly before 10 a.m. on Saturday at Earlscourt Park, near Caledonia Road and St. Clair Avenue West.
According to festivalgoers, a large crowd of people started gathering in the area and were chanting.
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