Brawl injures police officer

A brawl in Montreal North has sent a police officer to hospital.

According to the Montreal Gazette, a 36 year old female SPVM officer is in hospital with a severe head injury. She was attempting to break up a street fight that erupted early Wednesday morning. Her condition is considered to be non-life threatening.

The fight occurred in and around a building at the corner of Henri Bourassa East and Drapeau. There was an illegal party going on in the basement of the building at the time as well.

14 youths were arrested and police suggest the brawl may have connections to street gang activities.