News Release
Two Women and One Man Arrested at Demonstration,
Two Officers Sustain Minor Injuries,
Yonge Street and Front Street East area, Parliament Street and Front Street East,
Update: Three Outstanding Suspects to be Identified,
Images Released
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance identifying three suspects wanted in an Assault Peace Officer investigation that occurred at a demonstration.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police attended a demonstration in the Yonge Street and Front Street East area.
It is alleged that:
- a group of protestors were demonstrating at an event being held at Meridian Hall
- the group attempted to gain entry into the event and were removed by officers
- a woman was arrested for assaulting a police officer
It is further alleged that:
- demonstrators became confrontational with officers who were assisting with crowd control
- suspect #1 spat at an officer
- suspect #2 struck an officer
It is alleged that:
- demonstrators then attended TPS 51 Division at Parliament Street and Front Street East
- demonstrators proceeded to become combative and two suspects were arrested for assaulting officers
It is further alleged that:
- suspect #3 spat on an officer
See previous release.
The outstanding suspects are described as:
Suspect #1: man, 25-35 years old, with a medium build. He was wearing a Boston Bruins jersey, and a black Toronto Raptors hat
Suspect #2: woman, medium build, wearing a red Keffiyeh, black shirt and white shoes
Suspect #3: woman, medium build, wearing a blue dress and eye glasses
Images have been released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
