Three Toronto police officers were injured while assisting with an eviction in the city’s west end on Tuesday morning.
According to Toronto Police, the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. in the area of Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West. The officers were called to assist with an eviction at a residential building.
During the eviction process, a physical altercation broke out between the officers and the occupants of the unit. As a result, three officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The exact nature of the injuries has not been disclosed, but all three officers are expected to make a full recovery.
The occupants of the unit were also taken into custody and are facing charges of assault and obstructing a peace officer.
The incident has sparked concern among residents in the area, with some questioning the use of force by the police during an eviction.
In a statement, Toronto Police Chief James Ramer assured the public that the use of force is always a last resort and that the officers involved followed proper protocol.
“Our officers are trained to use the minimum amount of force necessary to safely resolve a situation,” Ramer said. “We take any use of force seriously and will be conducting a thorough investigation into this incident.”
The Special Investigations Unit has been notified and will be conducting an independent investigation into the incident.
This is a developing story and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
