SPVM’s 2023 report shows crime up by 12 per cent, armed violence down

SPVM’s 2023 report shows crime up by 12 per cent, armed violence down

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"The main variation includes an increase in assault, principally representing nearly 60% of crimes against the person," says Montreal police chief Fady Dagher following the release of the SPVM's 2023 annual report. Anastasia Dextrene reports.

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