Canada: Four arrested for Brampton and Mississauga protests
Ottawa, November 5, 2024: Four persons have been arrested regarding protests in the City of Brampton and Mississauga.
Police said it had received complaint on trespassing by a group of protestors in the area of The Gore Road. Later a demonstration was held on Goreway Drive and Etude Drive in Mississauga. Another protest occurred shortly after at a place of worship near Airport Road and Drew Road in Mississauga.
Police said it has charged Dilpreet Singh Bouns, a 43-year-old man from Mississauga with:
Cause Disturbance
Assault Peace Officer
Vikas, a 23-year-old man from Brampton, was charged with assault with a Weapon and 31 year old Amritpal Singh from Mississauga, was charged with mischief.
All three men will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at a later date.
A fourth individual was arrested on an outstanding unrelated warrant by was later released.
Peel Regional Police said it is committed to respecting an individuals right to protest, as per the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms but any acts of violence, threats of violence or vandalism will not be tolerated.