Police probe hit-and-run at Winnipeg protest against pandemic restrictions
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Winnipeg police say they are investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Friday night near the Manitoba legislature, where people were protesting against pandemic restrictions.
Police are holding a news conference at noon on Saturday to provide more details.
The conference will be livestreamed here and on CBC Gem.
A video circulating on social media appears to show a person driving a white SUV in the area of the protest and then into the crowd of protesters.
A person is seen being struck and then standing up afterwards.
It's not known whether there are any injuries associated with the incident or whether the driver has been arrested.
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