Six Montreal Police Slightly Injured After Violent Incident Near Music Festival

The Canadian Press, 18 Jun, 2016 11:44 AM

MONTREAL — Six Montreal police officers were slightly injured and several buildings damaged after violence broke out near an outdoor music festival.

Police say it began at around 11:30 p.m. Friday when a group of people started throwing traffic cones and bricks at nearby buildings.

Anti-riot police were called in to handle the incident, which took place downtown outside the popular FrancoFolies festival.

Two men were arrested and are expected to face charges including armed assault, mischief and obstructing police.

Several businesses, vehicles and Montreal police headquarters were vandalized.

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