2 counter-protesters at Al-Quds Day rally charged with assault: Toronto police
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Two men face charges ranging from mischief to assault and harassment following Saturday's Al Quds Day march in Toronto. Police say the suspects were counter-protesters.
Two men have been arrested following the Al-Quds Day demonstration in Toronto, with police saying both were taking part in a counter-protest.
Organizers described the demonstration as an annual protest showing support for Palestinians. Social media posts promoting the rally also said the event included calls for “no war in Iran and Lebanon.”
The rally drew counter-protesters as the day unfolded, with opposing groups in the downtown core exchanging chants and opinions.
Police deployed hundreds of officers to ensure the safety and security of everyone present.
According to authorities, the first counter-protester allegedly engaged with a participant of the Al-Quds Day demonstration, who was holding a stick with an Islamic Republic of Iran flag attached.
The man, police said, began swinging his arms and fists at the victim, breaking the stick and causing pieces of it to hit the person in the head.
The suspect has been charged with assault and mischief with damage to property under $5,000. He will appear in court on July 22.
In a separate incident, a second suspect allegedly followed an Al-Quds demonstrator, who was wearing an Islamic Republic of Iran flag on their back. The suspect spat on the victim and ripped the flag off their back.
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Two men face charges ranging from mischief to assault and harassment following Saturday's Al Quds Day march in Toronto. Police say the suspects were counter-protesters.
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