Montreal police use tear gas to disperse student-led protest, arrest three

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MONTREAL - Montreal police say they used tear gas to disperse a student-led protest on Friday near the city's downtown after protesters allegedly damaged buildings and vehicles.

MONTREAL - Montreal police say they used tear gas to disperse a student-led protest on Friday near the city’s downtown after protesters allegedly damaged buildings and vehicles.

The students were protesting the high cost of living and tuition that they say have left many of them living precarious lives.

A large crowd of protesters gathered Friday afternoon to demand measures including reforms to financial aid and better funding for post-secondary education.

A Montreal police spokesperson says the force moved to break up the demonstration after alleged acts of mischief, and after fireworks were allegedly thrown at officers.

Two people were arrested for armed assault on a police officer, and one for assault on a police officer.

The student group organizing the protest could not immediately be reached for comment.

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