Hamilton Anti-Gentrification Riot

[SunriseChampion]

The common black clothing, disguises and banner sign would tend to dispel that, unless those are standard stepping-out kit for anarchists.

You're right, gutter punks don't use banners.

 

[stanko]

I just assume it's a marketing ploy by the city to make people think it's getting nicer there.

For your sake I hope this is a joke. Nobody is going to think Hamilton is getting "nicer" because some degenerate fringe groups are causing mischief; quite the contrary

 

[stanko]

Hamilton police lay charge in Locke Street vandalism

A well-known Hamilton activist, previously accused of being a ringleader behind destruction at the G20 summit in 2010, has been charged in connection with a vandalism spree on Locke Street last month.

On March 3, a masked mob of about 30 people in black clothing marched down Locke Street throwing rocks at cars and businesses, breaking windows and lighting fireworks. They caused about $100,000 damage.

Late Friday morning, Hamilton police announced they had arrested Peter Hopperton, 31, at a residence near Cannon and Hess streets — a place they were also searching for evidence that morning.

He is charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

 

[Admiral Beez]

From the Globe:

Weekend vandalism in Hamilton was anti-gentrification act, blogger writes

Thoughts?

AoD

Did anyone not involved in the action know this was about anti-gentrification? The motive only seemed to be apparent when the perpetrators released a statement afterward. It’s pretty dumb to demonstrate without the witnesses and those in power understanding what you want.