Toronto Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Woman Accused of Striking Police Horse During Pro-Hamas Demonstration

Toronto Police have launched a public appeal for assistance in identifying a woman suspected of striking a police horse during an anti-Israel demonstration in downtown Toronto. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, March 30, 2024, has prompted authorities to intensify efforts to locate the individual responsible.

According to a press release issued by the Toronto Police Service’s Intelligence Services unit, officers were engaged in crowd management at a demonstration in the area of Gerrard Street East and Parliament Street when the alleged assault took place. The suspect, described as a woman aged between 50 and 60 years old, with a height of 5’2″ and a large build, reportedly used a flagpole to intentionally strike a Toronto Police Service horse before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, the horse did not sustain any injuries as a result of the incident.

In a bid to apprehend the suspect, images have been released to the public for identification purposes. Anyone with information regarding the incident or the identity of the individual involved is urged to contact the Toronto Police at 416-808-3506 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or via their website www.222tips.com.

The demonstration, which was filled with violent Hamas supporters, saw a series of confrontations between protesters and law enforcement officers. In addition to the incident involving the police horse, there were reports of other altercations during the rally. Police have revealed that arrests were made in connection with the radical demonstration, particularly concerning the seizure of a truck during the event.

Authorities stated that officers intervened when individuals were found in the bed of the truck, a violation of the Highway Traffic Act. However, the situation escalated as Hamas supporters reportedly became aggressive and assaulted officers.

As the investigation into the incident continues, authorities are urging members of the public to come forward with any relevant information that may aid in the identification and apprehension of the suspect involved in striking the police horse.