Hamilton woman charged with mischief at Toronto bike lane protest

Toronto police have charged a Hamilton woman in Etobicoke during a protest against the provincial government’s removal of local bike lanes.

On Wednesday at around 1 p.m., police were in the area of Lothian Avenue and Bloor Street West for a demonstration.

Police say road work was underway to remove the curb barriers separating the bike lanes from the roadway.

Officers say protesters, including the suspect, entered the bike lane, where the suspect sat on one of the curb barriers, interfering with its removal.

READ MORE: Province to begin removing stretch of Toronto bike lanes next week after court win

Investigators say they warned the woman and provided her with an opportunity to leave the area, but she refused to comply and was then arrested.

Nina Thi Thi Tran, 25, has been charged with obstructing a peace officer and mischief.

Officers say she is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice on Jan. 8 in Toronto.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at 416-808-3505.

READ MORE: Toronto cyclists ask Canada’s top court to weigh in on Ford’s bike lane removal plan