In an update released Tuesday, London police said the large crowds forced the temporary closure of several roads at times, including Broughdale Avenue and Epworth Avenue, in order to ensure safety.
Insp. Ryan Scrivens said in a statement that “while the majority of young people in attendance were cooperative with police, fire and paramedic services throughout the day, during the evening hours the crowd behaviour showed notable changes as the day progressed.” “Later into the night, members of the crowd threw projectiles, including cans and bottles, toward both our officers and police vehicles and demonstrated other acts of violence,” he said.
“Some members of the crowd damaged property including a police vehicle, removed street signs and trees from the ground, and several partygoers were observed jumping from rooftops.”According to Scrivens, “some of these behaviours had the potential for life-changing consequences.”Officers from other cities, including York, Windsor, and Hamilton, were also brought in to help keep the parties under control.
According to police, officers laid 38 Liquor Licence Control Act charges, 16 Highway Traffic Act charges, 249 administrative monetary penalties, such as tickets for public nuisance parties, excessive noise and parking charges, and 10 by-law charges over the weekend.