Toronto, Sept. 14 -- A total of 10 people had been arrested by Toronto police on Saturday afternoon (local time) at Christie Pits Park, where an anti-immigration rally and a large counter-demonstration took place, as reported by CBC News.

As per CBC News, one man was initially arrested around 12:40 pm (local time) near Bloor Street West and Christie Street for assault, with police later confirming that a total of ten arrests were made related to both events.

The event, called the Canada First Patriot Rally, was organised to oppose what the group described as "mass immigration".

In a post on Instagram, organisers claimed they were rallying to defend Canadian values and prioritise citizens over newcomers.

Joe Anidjar, who organised the ...