Calgary police arrest three people at protest in downtown Calgary

Police say approximately 115 people gathered at Tomkins Park on Sunday at around 2 p.m., for a 'non-permitted event'.

Three people have been arrested after a protest in downtown Calgary on Sunday, say Calgary police.

One person was arrested for obstruction and assaulting a police officer, while the other two were arrested for obstruction only, according to a statement posted by Calgary police on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Police say approximately 115 people gathered at Tomkins Park on Sunday at around 2 p.m., for a 'non-permitted event'.

An organization called Justice for Palestinians had invited people to attend a rally at the park.

As well as making three arrests, police say they issued 12 tickets to protesters.