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Toronto closed so many parks, so they all went to this one. Also, they didn't shut down Walmart, subways or many big businesses so the youth just think politicians are FOS, and they have a particular distrust in the police due to their record of creepy activities in schools, communities and workplaces. So, they ignored demands and went there in the many thousands.
I expect they will be obedient today as they won't be able to hide among 10,000 again, but who knows? Maybe these kids are crazier than I thought.
Police expected to be out in full force at Trinity Bellwoods Park after thousands gathered there on Saturday
Police and bylaw officers are expected to be out in full force at Trinity Bellwoods Park today after an estimated 10,000 people packed into the downtown green space on Saturday.
Large groups were spotted throughout the park on Saturday, ignoring physical distancing rules and disobeying the province’s emergency order banning gatherings of more than five people.
Toronto police Const. Alex Li told CP24 that while officers were at the park throughout the day, it was difficult for police to safely go into large crowds and issue tickets.
PHOTOS
Large crowds seen at Trinity Bellwoods Park on Saturday.
A large number of police and bylaw officers could be seen at the park early Sunday morning to prevent a repeat of the gatherings seen on Saturday.
Speaking to CP24 on Sunday morning, Mayor John Tory said while the city does not want to create a "police state," officers will issue tickets to those who are not following the rules.
Crowd was 'out of control,' mayor says
Toronto closed so many parks, so they all went to this one. Also, they didn't shut down Walmart, subways or many big businesses so the youth just think politicians are FOS, and they have a particular distrust in the police due to their record of creepy activities in schools, communities and workplaces. So, they ignored demands and went there in the many thousands.
I expect they will be obedient today as they won't be able to hide among 10,000 again, but who knows? Maybe these kids are crazier than I thought.
Police expected to be out in full force at Trinity Bellwoods Park after thousands gathered there on Saturday
Police and bylaw officers are expected to be out in full force at Trinity Bellwoods Park today after an estimated 10,000 people packed into the downtown green space on Saturday.
Large groups were spotted throughout the park on Saturday, ignoring physical distancing rules and disobeying the province’s emergency order banning gatherings of more than five people.
Toronto police Const. Alex Li told CP24 that while officers were at the park throughout the day, it was difficult for police to safely go into large crowds and issue tickets.
PHOTOS
Large crowds seen at Trinity Bellwoods Park on Saturday.
A large number of police and bylaw officers could be seen at the park early Sunday morning to prevent a repeat of the gatherings seen on Saturday.
Speaking to CP24 on Sunday morning, Mayor John Tory said while the city does not want to create a "police state," officers will issue tickets to those who are not following the rules.
Crowd was 'out of control,' mayor says
