Toronto police say they arrested six people at Christie Pits Park where a large anti-immigration rally and counter demonstration took place Saturday afternoon.

Police said one man was arrested for assault at an ongoing demonstration in the Bloor Street West and Christie Street area at around 12:40 p.m. in a social media post . In an update posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, shortly after 3 p.m., Toronto Police Service said six people were arrested at the demonstration.

Attendees gathered at the Toronto park Saturday afternoon for a demonstration dubbed the Canada First Patriot Rally. In an Instagram post, organizers said they were calling for a stop to "mass immigration."

"This is the time for true Canadian patriots to stand together. Our country is changing fast and not for th

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