Toronto police say four people were arrested for mischief at a pro-Palestinian demonstration on Saturday.
Officers were monitoring the demonstration in the area of University Avenue and Armoury Street that began at around 2 p.m.
“Police learned that protestors were using a large flag to conceal that they were painting the street,” police spokesperson Const. Laurie McCann said in a statement to CBC Toronto Saturday.
“When officers attempted to confiscate the flag, some protestors reacted aggressively and obstructed police.”
As a result, four people involved were taken into police custody. It is unclear if any charges were made. No other details have been released at this time.
Police say an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
According to a post on Instagram by group Toronto 4 Palestine, the protest was staged outside of the U.S. Consulate on University Avenue.
Demonstrators were calling for an immediate ceasefire, in support of the thousands of protesters who circled the White House with a red banner Saturday, demanding that U.S. President Joe Biden enforces a “red line” in Gaza.