Man arrested over threat targeting Toronto Global Day of Action Iran rally

A man was arrested in Canada over an online threat targeting a rally held in support of protests in Iran, part of a worldwide Global Day of Action demonstrations, Toronto police said.

The Toronto Police Service said it became aware on Friday of a social media threat directed at participants attending the rally on Sautrday.

Police said it is alleged the accused made a threat on social media to cause harm to rally participants and stated intentions of attending the demonstration with a firearm to prevent the gathering.

Officers from 32 Division, Intelligence Services and the Emergency Task Force executed a Criminal Code search warrant at an address in Burlington prior to the event.

Michael David Holland, 56, of Burlington, was arrested and charged with uttering threats causing death or bodily harm, police said. He was scheduled to appear at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on February 14.