Police make at least 21 arrests in Ottawa; interim chief to provide update

Large groups of police officers are moving in on protesters in downtown Ottawa and making arrests, including high profile organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber and Pat King, during an intense clash with the demonstrators who have so far refused to leave the area.

Ottawa police say they have made at least 21 arrests, as of Friday afternoon, and towed 21 vehicles.

Among those arrested is convoy organizer Pat King, who livestreamed his arrest on Facebook.

He is seen in a vehicle with at least two other people as an officer asks him to step out. A second officer is seen on the passenger side of the vehicle.

King responds by saying he would like to call his lawyer right away.