Ottawa police break up trucker protests – in pictures

  • A man stands in front of a police officer as lorry drivers and supporters continue to protest against Covid-19 vaccine mandates, in Ottawa, Canada. Reuters
    A man stands in front of a police officer as lorry drivers and supporters continue to protest against Covid-19 vaccine mandates, in Ottawa, Canada. Reuters
  • A protester sings 'O Canada' as she is arrested after trying to push through a line of police officers. AP
    A protester sings 'O Canada' as she is arrested after trying to push through a line of police officers. AP
  • A protest lorry is towed. AFP
    A protest lorry is towed. AFP
  • Police hold a line as they work to bring a protest to an end. AP
    Police hold a line as they work to bring a protest to an end. AP
  • Police make an arrest. AP
    Police make an arrest. AP
  • A protester kneels in front of police officers. Reuters
    A protester kneels in front of police officers. Reuters
  • A demonstrator wears a tinfoil hat in front of a row of police. Reuters
    A demonstrator wears a tinfoil hat in front of a row of police. Reuters
  • A protester films on his phone during a police stand-off with demonstrators. AFP
    A protester films on his phone during a police stand-off with demonstrators. AFP
  • A protester is helped away after injuring his knee when a police line surged forward. AP
    A protester is helped away after injuring his knee when a police line surged forward. AP
  • Police clutch their batons as they move protesters back. AP
    Police clutch their batons as they move protesters back. AP
  • A demonstrator confronts police. AFP
    A demonstrator confronts police. AFP