Riots break out after Canucks lose Cup
Posted Jun 15, 2011 10:59:32 PM.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Fights have broken out across the downtown core after the Vancouver Canucks lost the Stanley Cup earlier this evening. There are fires, overturned cars and fans are said to be burning their jerseys.
People are throwing things at the police. As a result, Vancouver Police have brought in reinforcements from West Vancouver and other jurisdictions. Officers are shooting rubber bullets and using tear gas on the crowd. They warned people they have 10 minutes to get out of the downtown core or force would be used.
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Mayor Gregor Robertson’s full statement
It is extremely disappointing to see the situation in downtown Vancouver turn violent after tonight’s Stanley Cup game. Vancouver is a world-class city and it is embarrassing and shameful to see the type of violence and disorder we’ve seen tonight.
The vast majority of people who were in the downtown tonight were there to enjoy the game in a peaceful and respectful manner. It is unfortunate that a small number of people intent on criminal activity have turned pockets of the downtown into areas involving destruction of property and confrontations with police.
The Vancouver Police and Vancouver Fire Department are doing an exceptional job under challenging circumstances to maintain control of the situation and keep people safe, and emergency crews are working tirelessly to assist those who were injured.
The priority is public safety and ensuring that people can leave the downtown area to make their way home without further incident. Transit is operating at full capacity.
I urge the public to remain calm and to stay away from central downtown in order to assist police in restoring safety to our streets.
