Police identify persons of interest in wild Brampton sword fight

Peel Regional Police are seeking additional video after a massive fight erupted in Brampton that involved people wielding swords. 

By Lucas Casaletto and Michael Talbot

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A day after frightening video of a sword-swinging fight in Brampton emerged online, Peel regional police Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich said investigators have identified persons of interest in the melee.

“I can confidently say that the investigation is progressing well and we anticipate holding those people accountable,” Milinovich said Tuesday while showing off more than $12 million in seized drugs from a separate probe.

“I can very confidently tell you that our team is on it, and we anticipate speaking to the people responsible very shortly.”

Milinovich said he didn’t want to reveal any further details because the investigation is active.

In a tweet, Brampton mayor Patrick Brown called the video “disturbing” and urged witnesses to come forward with information.

Authorities say the violent incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday in a parking lot located at McLaughlin Road and Steeles Avenue West, near the Sheridan College Davis Campus.

Video obtained by CityNews shows at least one person holding what appears to be a sword and swinging the weapon toward other people. Others batter each other with fists and kicks.

“We are aware of the video that is circulating on social media. However, if anyone has any other information or video footage, please contact us,” a spokesperson with Peel Regional Police told CityNews.

The fight involved a large group of people, police said, and several individuals were assaulted, suffering non-life-threatening injuries.

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