On Saturday, March 3, 2018, at approximately 10:00 p.m., police responded to reports of a large group causing mischief in the Durand neighbourhood. A group of about 30 individuals dressed in black clothing with their faces covered, walked through the streets carrying a banner that said, “We Are The Ungovernables.” The group began setting off fireworks, damaging vehicles and throwing rocks at store windows.

Police received further evidence linking the Anarchist Book Fair at Westdale Secondary School on March 3-4, 2018, to the events that took place on the evening of March 3, 2018.

As a result, Hamilton Police have arrested 31-year-old Peter Hopperton of Hamilton for “Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence.” Hopperton is expected to appear before the courts later today.

A search warrant was also executed at a Hamilton residence early this morning. The search of the residence is ongoing.

Hamilton Police Service thanks the public for their support in providing information and video related to the events that took place on March 3-4, 2018. The information by the public and the work of Hamilton Police investigators led to today’s arrest.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Det. Simpson by calling 905-546-3816.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

Media Contact:

Media Relations

905-546-4901

mrelations@hamiltonpolice.on.ca

Authority:

Constable Lorraine Edwards #80 - Media Relations Officer

If you can provide any information relating to the identity of either of the individuals please contact Detective Constable Frank Bogdan at (905) 546-3821.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

Authority

P.C. Jerome Stewart #86 Media Relations Office