Toronto police say they have arrested four people and removed them from the Avenue Road bridge on Saturday afternoon.
Police posted on X just before 4:00 p.m. that the arrests had been made due to Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw announcing a ban on demonstrations and congregations at the bridge, which has been shut down to pedestrian and motor traffic on at least three previous occasions.
Police warn protesters on highway overpass at Avenue Road they are not allowed to stand on the sidewalk:
“Either left or right.”#cdnpoli #Toronto #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/Lc7Mfojd3m
— Caryma Sa'd – Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) January 13, 2024
Short and sweet.
High Drama!
Protester stands with arms in the air at entrance to highway overpass.
Police officer shoves him into another protester, causing a domino effect. Several people end up on the ground.
“This is what they did in the G20.”#cdnpoli #Toronto #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/Yx8NbKWphK
— Caryma Sa'd – Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) January 13, 2024
Meanwhile a less than Joly time …
This is truly deplorable. @melaniejoly & her partner & her neighbours do not deserve this. This is not a government office. This is a private residence. Not an appropriate location for a rally or demonstration. https://t.co/S04hrwkWj7
— Anthony Housefather (@AHousefather) January 13, 2024
Gobboldygoop
It looks like the protesters are back on the over passes bridges in Toronto! The Toronto police is surrounding them! pic.twitter.com/mg4wQtVvWJ
— Jennifer Wu (@JenniferLiaXi) January 13, 2024
