Post-game scuffle between Argos players, Ticat fan under investigation

TORONTO – The Toronto Police are investigating an incident that occurred after the CFL’s East Division final at BMO Field in Toronto, after a video was posted on social media that showed Toronto Argonauts players in an altercation with a Hamilton fan.

The video, posted on Twitter by @ticatsroar, shows Argos players Chris Edwards and Dejon Brissett in a physical altercation with a fan wearing a Ticats flag as a cape before security intervened.

“The Toronto Argonauts, in conjunction with MLSE security, the CFL league office and local police, are investigating a post-game incident involving team personnel and visiting fans,” the Argos said in a statement. “The club will issue a statement once the investigation is complete and any outcomes are determined.”

The Argonauts lost to Hamilton 27-19 in the East Division final.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 6, 2021.