On Friday evening, local and federal authorities in Ottawa began efforts to end the protests against PM Trudeau’s COVID-19 mandates and restrictions.
Authorities moved in with force to break up the ongoing Freedom Convoy, using tear-gas and horses to violently force the peaceful protesters into surrendering.
In doing so, authorities were seen running over demonstartors with horses, even appearing to trample one elderly woman using a walker.
Large numbers of other people were tear-gassed by Trudeau’s police forces.
Police began making arrests and towing vehicles on Friday before later turning violent after the crowds stood their ground.
Several hours into the sweep, police have arrested at least 70 protesters and removed over 20 vehicles, according to the Ottawa Police Department.
Later in the afternoon, police broke out heavy crowd control tactics such as horses, clubs, and tear gas to push the protesters back.
Several of those instances were caught on camera.
Around the world, individuals reacted with disgust to the “tyranny” on display in the Western nation.