Toronto police arrested nine people at a demonstration in the city’s downtown core on Wednesday night.

Officers say they were managing a protest near University Avenue and Richmond Street West at approximately 7:45 p.m., when a group of demonstrators deliberately obstructed a major intersection, impeding the flow of traffic.

“When officers issued lawful instructions directing demonstrators to clear the roadway, some individuals refused to comply and remained uncooperative,” police said in a news release issued on Thursday.

“All of the accused parties actively interfered with officers in the execution of their duties,” authorities added. “As a result of their actions, the accused were subsequently placed under arrest.”

Nine people were ultimately arrested and charged with unlawful assem

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