OTTAWA - Police have arrested seven suspects after an incident at the Libyan embassy.
Police were called in today after a small group pushed its way into the embassy and started causing damage, said RCMP Sgt. Marc Menard.
"A couple of people went to the embassy," Menard said. "The embassy officials opened the door and they pushed their way through and started damaging property."
A worker was apparently attacked during the incident, he added.
"It appears that a common assault to an embassy employee may have occurred."
He says a door was opened to the group before they pushed their way into the embassy lobby and ventured into non-public areas.
RCMP and Ottawa police are still investigating the incident and charges are pending, he said. No names were immediately released.
The RCMP is tasked with the particular responsibility of protecting embassies.
"We take all threats to our protectees very seriously," Menard said.
"Those who unlawfully interfere with or threaten the safety of any person or property will be dealt with in accordance with the laws of Canada."
