The last\u002Dminute cancellation of a headline act at the Breakout Festival sparked a riot around the PNE Amphitheatre and in the surrounding neighbourhoods on Sept. 18.
“With tips from the public, we’ve already identified several people who participated in dangerous and destructive behaviour during the Breakout Festival riot,” said Const. Tania Visintin, a spokesperson for the VPD, in a statement Thursday.As the Canadian national soccer teams head to their respective FIFA World Cups, Derek Van Diest is on the scene to cover all the action.
Visintin said investigators have spent weeks reviewing dozens of videos posted online and submitted tips. On Nov. 1, policeShe said in the last three weeks, police have positively identified almost all of those suspects, adding some of them turned themselves in after seeing their pictures online. Laura Ballance, a spokesperson for the PNE, said in a statement Wednesday that they appreciate the police investigation and will continue to do whatever they can to help.
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