Posted April 30, 2022 at 7:33 am
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-ONE Larger font Increase the font size of the article A + The “Rolling Thunder” demonstration in Ottawa clashed with police and led to many arrests on Friday, after a short escort of vehicles tried to head to parliament. Many of the protesters also took part in the “Freedom Convoy” demonstration that took place in the capital for weeks in February in protest of vaccine orders, restrictions on COVID-19 and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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The protest started relatively calmly on Parliament Hill on Friday, but as night fell a few hours later, a series of large platforms, caravans and other trucks entered the core. The protesters gathered around the trucks and the police with regular equipment formed a line and confronted them downwards. Trending Stories
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The story goes on under the ad A total of today: – Seven people were arrested on various charges, including assault on police – 24 vehicles were towed No injuries were reported, and police are in full control of the city’s streets. (2/2) – Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) April 30, 2022 Police said in a statement that seven people had been arrested on various charges, including assaulting police, and 24 vehicles had been towed. At least one truck had also broken its windows. The protest is expected to continue on Saturday with an escort of hundreds of motorcycles in the city center, with a stop at the National War Memorial, before being transported to Parliament Hill for another rally. © 2022 The Canadian Press
