SPVM calls for calm after protest for man who died after police intervention turned violent

SPVM calls for calm after protest for man who died after police intervention turned violent

Montreal police are asking people to remain calm while continuing to express themselves following a protest that led to six arrests on Sunday. People marched in Saint-Michel to express their frustration after a man died on March 30, following a police intervention.

Montreal police terrorize mourning rally for Abisay Cruz

Pepper spray, tear gas, violent arrests: this is how the SPVM greeted a peaceful march on Sunday in Montreal's Saint-Michel neighbourhood. Over 300 people were gathered to denounce the death of Abisay Cruz, killed by police during a crisis intervention on March 30. Six people were arrested and several others injured. The march started in front of Cruz's apartment block… Source

Sheku Bayoh inquiry cost Police Scotland more than £24m

Sheku Bayoh, a father-of-two, died after he was restrained by around six police officers who were called to Hayfield Road .