The nine suspects face several charges including assaulting a police officer,mischief and disturbing the peace.
From CTV:
Montreal North youths ransacked businesses, threw rocks and bottles at riot police and set fires on Tuesday evening in scenes that were reminiscent of last summer's riots that followed the police shooting of local teenager Fredy Villanueva.
Police said they made nine arrests after 50 to 60 youths became rowdy in a park at the corner of Pascal and Rolland around 10 p.m.
Officers say they arrived at the park and watched the youths for some time until people began pelting them with projectiles.
The officer called in the riot squad and a rampage ensued in which businesses, cars and a school were vandalized.
One officer suffered arm and facial injuries while making an arrest.
The suspects face several charges including assaulting a police officer, mischief and disturbing the peace.
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More News On The Riots In Montreal North
9 arrested overnight in Montreal North riot -- CBC
9 teens arrested after Montreal riot -- Montreal Gazette
Nine people face charges after melee in Montreal's north end -- Canadian Press
My Comment: I use to live in this neighborhood a few years back. I got out because of the violence from Black and Latino gangs in the area. I would wager with anyone that last nights violence came from these same groups who were looking to attack and loot stores in the area..
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