More than 400 people were arrested as violence broke out after thousands of anti-G20 protesters marched through downtown Toronto on Saturday, prompting police to use tear gas in the city for the first time.
"I am profoundly disappointed in the criminal acts which have taken place," Toronto police Chief Bill Blair said at a news conference.
"We have seen windows broken and police cars burned. It is very regrettable that such vandalism and violence could not be prevented. I want to assure you that the persons responsible will be held accountable."
Four police vehicles were set ablaze, store and bank windows were smashed and much of the area was put under security lockdowns. The Integrated Security Unit said 412 people were arrested.
Throughout the evening, police moved people east along Queen Street. Police were still trying to move small groups out of the downtown core early Sunday, hours after most demonstrators had gone home.
Fresh allegations have emerged against British police officers on duty at the G20 protests in London on April 1st. Eyewitnesses say they saw two men egging protestors to throws things at police officers. When confronted, they escaped through the police cordon after showing some ID. Tom Brake MP is pressing for an investigation.
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