According to the videos of the incident on social media, an officer allegedly engaged physically with a protestor at the Brampton Hindu Temple.

Following an investigation, it was determined that the officer involved was attempting to disarm an individual who had refused to surrender their weapon and became confrontational

Peel Regional Police responded to a trespassing complaint during a protest at the Hindu Sabba Temple on The Gore Road in Brampton on November 3 at approximately 12:00 pm. The protest, which quickly escalated,

Peel Regional Police say an officer “acted within the lawful execution of his duties” when trying to de-escalate a violent protest in Brampton earlier this month, further suggesting a video that has been widely circulated online “lacks context.

Peel police have released video of an altercation between a protestor and officer outside of a Brampton temple earlier this month.

Peel police have released video of an altercation between a protestor and officer outside of a Brampton temple earlier this month.