29
September
2019
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22:11
America/New_York

Arrests Made at Peoples' Party Fundraising Event

Hamilton Police detained four people after a recent Peoples' Party fundraising event at Mohawk College.

On Sunday, September 29, 2019, Hamilton Police attended the Mohawk College McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, located at 135 Fennell Ave. W. for a political speaking event.

Event attendees were met by a large group of approximately 100 protesters as they entered the building. Hamilton Police and Mohawk College Security Services were on-site to ensure community safety and well-being for protesters and attendees. Four arrests were made for breach of the peace. The arrested parties were removed from the scene and later released unconditionally.

There were no reported injuries.