A near-riotous party in Toronto on Sunday night, with gunfire, fireworks being fired at others and general fights, resulted in the arrest of 19 people, including 10 minors, while seven police officers were injured trying to regain control.
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According to the police and local media, a large crowd made up of many teenagers and young adults feasted in the Woodbine Beach area during an evening that was ultimately marred by numerous incidents.
Thus, two people were shot and injured during the evening and a third was stabbed, while two people were victims of armed robbery.
This wave of violence also manifested itself in group fights and the firing of fireworks knowingly aimed at people or the police.
“A police officer broke his leg while intervening in a shooting. Two others were injured by fireworks and another was struck directly in the face by fireworks, leaving him with severe burns to his face, ears and eyes,” Inspector Jeff Bassingwaite said. taking stock on Monday.
The 19 people arrested, whose ages range from 14 to 26, are notably accused of theft, nuisance or assault on a police officer, depending on the case. Two have already appeared on Monday, while the others will be heard in July.
Toronto Mayor John Tory has denounced acts of “hooliganism” and said he spoke with his police chief to better regulate activities on the beach in the future.
“Despite this hooliganism, police officers have been able to make arrests and ensure there are legal consequences for those who break the law,” he said.
