ONTARIO’S Peel Regional Police announced on Monday that their investigators have arrested four individuals in relation to protests in the City of Brampton and Mississauga on Sunday.
On November 3 at approximately 12 p.m., officers attended a place of worship in the area of Gore Road in Brampton in response to a trespassing complaint by a group of protestors.
Later a demonstration occurred in the area of Goreway Drive and Etude Drive in Mississauga.
Finally a third protest occurred shortly after at a place of worship near Airport Road and Drew Road in Mississauga.
Although these demonstrations occurred at three different locations, they appear to be related to one another. Several incidents between protestors and worshippers broke out.
As a result, three men were arrested and charged.
* Dilpreet Singh Bouns, a 43-year-old man from Mississauga, was charged with:
- Cause disturbance
- Assault Peace Officer
Vikas, a 23-year-old man from Brampton, was charged with:
- Assault with a weapon
Amritpal Singh, a 31-year-old man from Mississauga, was charged with:
- Mischief over $5,000
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 and subsequently released.
A Peel Regional Police officer was treated in hospital for minor injuries. There were no other reports of any physical injuries.
Peel Regional Police said they were committed to respecting an individual’s right to protest as per the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, any acts of violence, threats of violence or vandalism will not be tolerated. Police said they appreciated the cooperation of those who remained peaceful during these events.
Police are asking anyone with video of any of the demonstrations, to submit to investigators using the following link:
https://prp.ca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/pr240353091
Anyone with any information can contact investigators at either 12 Division (Mississauga) at 905-453-2121 extension 1233, or 21 Division (Brampton) at 905-453-2121 extension 2133. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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