Officers move to restrict Montreal protest against police brutality
MONTREAL – Montreal police moved quickly today to crack down on an annual protest that has a history of getting out of hand.
A crowd of demonstrators gathered outside a busy north-end subway station to denounce police brutality.
But police declared the protest illegal because they weren’t provided with an itinerary.
Officers _ some on horseback and others in riot gear _ cordoned many of the protesters onto a side street and worked to load them on to waiting city buses.
A demonstration against police brutality has been held in Montreal for 18 straight years.
More than 200 people were arrested at last year’s protest _ which was also cut short by police.
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