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“ Ottawa police said Saturday evening that “mid-range impact weapons” were used on protesters “assaulting officers with weapons.”

Police said in a tweet that the use of the “Anti Riot Weapon ENfield” (ARWEN) weapons were warranted to “stop the violent actions of the protesters.”

“The ARWEN fires less-lethal munitions known as ‘baton round,’” Ottawa police told Global News.”

“ Before noon, police said they have arrested protesters wearing body armour and had smoke grenades and fireworks in their bags, as well as in a seized vehicle.

Police also said there was use of “a chemical irritant” following “assaultive behaviour” by demonstrators against officers who were telling them to leave.”

“ Bell said that two protesters collided with the horses “fell down” and “immediately got back up.””