Calgary woman charged after fight at International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia protest
Posted Jun 16, 2023 1:01 pm.
Last Updated Jun 16, 2023 1:02 pm.
A Calgary woman is facing multiple charges related to a fight that broke out during a protest outside Western Canada High School last month, according to police.
Calgary police say they were on scene outside the school on 17 Avenue SW back on May 17 — the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia — to “support public safety” during a protest that began around 10 a.m.
The number of people at the event varied, however, authorities say the crowd was estimated to be about 80 people.
According to investigators, a fight broke out between “several individuals with opposing views,” and the situation became physical, resulting in one group assaulting a youth and a man.
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Officers say they separated the groups, and no more physical altercations happened for the rest of the event.
Taylor McNallie, 32, has been charged with two counts of assault, one count of sexual assault, and one count of unlawful confinement, according to police.
Additionally, hate motivation has been added to the charges after an investigation by the Hate Crime Prevention Team.
McNallie is set to appear in court on Friday, July 7, 2023.
Calgary police say the investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released when it’s available.
