Vancouver Police arrested two protestors Saturday morning after police officers were allegedly assaulted while trying to clear a demonstration that had blocked train tracks in East Vancouver for several hours. At least 30 law enforcement officers from the Vancouver Police Department, Transit Police and CN Police responded to an anti-pipeline protest near Renfrew Station in East Vancouver late Friday night and early Saturday. Police, protesters clashVideo from the scene shows protesters chanting "VPD have no authority" as at least 30 law enforcement officers look on. While protesters chant and beat drums, a police officer can be heard over a loudspeaker informing the crowd that they are in violation of a court injunction. Vancouver Police officers cleared a blockade of railway tracks near Renfrew and East Broadway early Saturday.
Source: CBC News March 14, 2021 00:38 UTC