14 arrested in Roaring Creek melee

We don’t know if a riot that broke out in the wee hours of Sunday morning was spawned by Monday’s rebellion at Tower Hill, but the M.O. is similar. After police tried to close down a club in Roaring Creek when its 2:00 a.m. time limit expired, they were met by a hail of rocks and bottles launched by irate patrons. According to police reports, the behaviour continued even after backup arrived. One man in particular, later identified as Erwin Garbutt, was detained, but in the process punched a police constable, P.C. 773 Sam, in the mouth. Garbutt has been charged with aggravated assault and wounding. Thirteen others have also been arrested and charged with a range of offences.