Toronto police say six people were arrested at the Walk with Israel event

TORONTO — Toronto police say they arrested six people at a pro-Israel march over the weekend.

The annual Walk with Israel event took place on Sunday amid heightened security and protests along the route.

Police say the people arrested are between the ages of 22 and 75.

One of the accused is accused of displaying anti-Semitic messages and is charged with public incitement to hatred.

Police say another accused threw an Israeli flag on the ground and stomped on it, leading to an incident in which officers had to separate him from demonstrators.

He was also charged with public incitement to hatred as well as resisting a peace officer.

Another was charged with assault after allegedly hitting a woman who was wearing a kefiyeh and holding the child on purpose, causing her to stumble.

One of the accused was due in court on Monday, and the others have hearings scheduled in July.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on June 10, 2024.

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