News Release

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made at a demonstration.

On Monday, October 19, 2026, at approximately 1:15 p.m., police were in the area of Bloor Street West and Islington Avenue for a demonstration.

It is alleged that:

• road work was underway to remove the curb barriers separating the bike lanes from the roadway
• protesters, including the accused, entered the bike lane, where the suspect sat on one of the curb barriers, interfering with its removal
• officers cautioned the accused multiple times and provided him an opportunity to leave the area, but he refused to comply
• the accused was subsequently arrested

Prajjwal Rajawat, 29, of Toronto, has been charged with:

1. Mischief -Interfere with Property
2. Obstruct Police

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Monday, January11, 2027, at 2 p.m., in room 201.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3505 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.