Two men arrested in Cte Saint-Luc for making threats against Jewish community

Montreal police arrested two men last nightfor allegedly threatening members of the Jewish communityin Cte St-Luc.

Caroline Chvrefils, a spokesperson for the Montreal police service (SPVM), said several people called 911 at about 6:30 p.m. toreportthe incident yesterday.

Police had a description of the suspects' vehicle and arrested a 19-year-old and 20-year-old near the corner of Kildare Road and Westminster Avenue.

The SPVM's hate crime unit is investigating.

Cte St-Luc Mayor Mitchell Brownstein posted a message on Facebook, saying police presence has increased around synagogues and other Jewish community buildings because of the events in the Middle East and some of the violence associated with demonstrations downtown over the weekend.

"Everybody has a right to demonstrate, but we would hope that whatever your opinions are that you do it with respectpeacefully," Brownstein said.

Brownstein is calling on community members to call the police if they see anything suspicious.

Security will also be increased in Hampstead.