Violent Brawl in Brampton Parking Lot Caught on Camera Amid Rising Car Rallies

A chaotic scene was captured on video during a parking lot takeover in Brampton, showing around a dozen individuals engaging in a fight that left one person injured. The incident occurred at Trinity Common Plaza, located at Great Lakes Boulevard and Bovaird Drive, around 10 p.m. on Friday. Peel Regional Police were alerted to the scene after reports of reckless driving in the parking lot.

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The video, which quickly made rounds on social media, depicts several men in a heated brawl. In the footage, a group appears to target one man, hitting and slapping him multiple times. The situation escalates as several participants are seen fighting, with one victim being knocked to the ground and subsequently kicked and hit by others.

As the person recording the altercation moves away, the fight continues. A spokesperson for Peel Regional Police confirmed that one adult male victim received treatment from first responders but left the scene without providing further information to the authorities. There was no immediate word on any arrests or charges related to the incident.

Brampton has experienced a surge in car rallies and takeovers, with Peel police responding to at least a dozen similar events following stricter enforcement in Vaughan. Between May 29 and June 24, Peel police were dispatched to 21 different car rallies in Brampton. According to PRP Road Safety Services, some of these events have involved participants using fireworks and gasoline to incite disruptive behavior.

The crackdown has led to numerous charges and the seizure of nearly 120 vehicles. In Vaughan, the maximum fine for participating in an unauthorized car rally has been raised to $10,000. Attendees can also face administrative penalties of $1,000 for a first offense and $2,000 for subsequent offenses. Vaughan is also considering stricter regulations on special events and noise bylaws, a move that could influence similar measures in Brampton.

Peel Regional Police urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be provided by calling 905-453-3311 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.