2010-06-30 

G20 security protest dogs Toronto Police Chief Blair at gay pride event

TORONTO - Anger over police activity during the G20 summit in Toronto has spilled over into gay pride celebrations.

A group of people tried to stop Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair from attending a gay event Tuesday evening at a community centre.

After Blair and his group managed to get in the group crowded inside as well and began chanting.

Blair says he came to help the gay community enjoy their event.

A protest organizer claimed police mistreated gay people during the huge security crackdown during the weekend G20 meeting.