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Terry Newman: Quebecer objects to 'pro-Palestinian' protest in his neighbourhood. Police beat him up

Quebec's provincial police should protect residents, not foreign-interest agitators

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On Saturday in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que., a 52-year-old resident who objected to Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM)-linked protesters in his neighbourhood was tackled from behind by Sûreté du Québec (SQ) officers, punched repeatedly and left with broken glasses. The disturbing video suggests serious imbalances between the rights afforded to residents and those granted to protesters.

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In a viral video posted to social media by the X account Leviathan, André Therrien can be seen exchanging words with police officers and protesters, before turning around and walking away. The officers then decide to follow him. They tackle him from behind, knocking him to the ground, punch him several times in the liver and break his glasses before they cuff him.

Terry Newman: Quebecer objects to 'pro-Palestinian' protest in his neighbourhood. Police beat him up Back to video

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