Toronto police officers say a 67-year-old woman has been charged after the accused allegedly produced a bottle with a “suspected hazardous chemical” during a demonstration on Sunday.

According to a statement issued by the Toronto Police Service on Monday, the incident happened during a demonstration near Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West at around 12:15 p.m.

Officers said there was a verbal argument between the accused and another demonstrator.

“The accused produced a bottle containing a suspected hazardous chemical,” investigators said in the statement.

“The accused was seen shaking the bottle, removing the cap, and motioning with the intention of spraying the liquid substance towards the victim.”

It said officers intervened at that point and the accused was then arrested.

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