Peterborough police have arrested and charged a Toronto man following the anti-hate rally held in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, September 30, 2017.
During the rally police attempted to remove a person from the crowd by escorting them to a police cruiser. A protester concealing his identity emerged from the crowd and struck the person being escorted in the head.
Police initially arrested the protester and then released him unconditionally. A subsequent investigation revealed the protester had given police a false name when he was initially arrested.
Through further investigation, police were able to confirm the identity of the protester and, on October 5th, attended a Toronto residence where they arrested and charged the man.
William October, 22, of Richmond Street West, Toronto, is charged with assault and obstruct peace officer.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to attend a Peterborough court on October 26, 2017.
Police are also asking for the public’s help in identifying the people in the photos below who were present at the rally.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service Crime Line at 705-876-1122 ext. 555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.stopcrimehere.ca.
