UPDATED: Large unsanctioned Hells Angels procession arrives in downtown Toronto amid heavy police presence
A large procession of up to 1,000 Hells Angels members has arrived in Toronto’s east end amid a heavy police presence. being held by the motorcycle club today, with a large group of 800 to 1,000 motorcyclists participating in a procession starting in Newmarket and ending in Toronto.
After departing Newmarket at around 11 a.m., the motorcycle riders headed south on the Don Valley Parkway before heading east on Lake Shore Boulevard East, and north on Carlaw Avenue. Police have closed Carlaw Avenue between Lake Shore Boulevard and Eastern Avenue to accommodate the gathering. The closure is expected to remain in place until 7 p.m. A command post has also been set up in the area.
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