Multiple ugly scenes unfolded as officials tried to disperse the anti-Covid mandate protesters
Ottawa Police went on the offensive against ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters in Canada’s capital on Friday, using the stocks of their guns, horses, and pepper spray to disperse crowds, after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked emergency powers.
Armed riot police moved in on the protesters after repeatedly declaring the protests unlawful and warning those involved that they would be arrested if they refused to leave.
One viral video showed protesters being trampled by mounted police on horses, while another showed an officer violently kneeing a man to the ground.
WATCH: Close up of peaceful protestors in Ottawa protesting mandates being trampled by the mounted unit.
Yes, this is Canada in 2022. pic.twitter.com/I776GdTIwe
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An Ottawa Police Officer Beats and Knee Thrusts an Already-Wounded Man to the Ground