Eight people were arrested at a pro-Palestinian demonstration on Thursday after protesters forced their way into a Member of Parliament’s office in Toronto and refused to leave, according to police.

Officers say approximately 30 to 40 people attended Liberal MP Karim Bardeesy’s office in the High Park area, near Bloor Street West and Dorval Road.

Police received a phone call from a lone staff member who retreated to a room and dialed 911.

“Police attended and escorted the staff member to safety,” authorities wrote in a news release issued on Friday. “Officers directed all individuals to vacate the premises.”

“Eight individuals refused to comply and were placed under arrest,” police added.

The eight protesters all face four charges, including forcible entry, unlawful assembly, mischief

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