Protesters arrested after clash with police
Posted March 30, 2012 9:01 pm.
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Police arrested several people after a violent clash with protesters on University Avenue Friday night.
Demonstrators took to the streets after four Occupy Toronto protesters were arrested earlier in the day outside of the courthouse at 361 University Ave.
The four occupiers were arrested for allegedly failing to vacate the property and remove tents before an imposed deadline that was set for Wednesday.
Two protesters suffered minor injuries during the ordeal, and were treated at hospital.
Their arrests led to a secondary protest outside 52 Division of Toronto Police Services which delayed some streetcar service.
That protest continued on University Avenue where demonstrators shouted “Shame!” while tussling with police, resulting in at least two more arrests.
The following people were arrested during the initial incident and appeared in court Saturday:
John Erb, 44, of no fixed address, is charged with:
- Cause Disturbance
- Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest
- Assault Peace Officer
- Possession of Marijuana
- Fail to Comply Probation
Craig Poirier, 35, of no fixed address, is charged with:
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest
- Possession of Marijuana
Alice Evonic, 19, of no fixed address, is charged with:
- Obstruct Peace Officer
Angela Turvey, 36, of no fixed address, is charged with:
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest