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TORONTO — The senior police officer who ordered mass detentions and arrests at the G20 summit in Toronto six years ago has been reprimanded and will lose 30 paid days.

Supt. David (Mark) Fenton was sentenced today.

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A police tribunal convicted him last year of exceeding his authority and discreditable conduct.

The 28-year officer was in charge when hundreds of people were detained illegally during the tumultuous weekend summit.

Those detained or arrested had asked for the officer to be fired.

The prosecution wanted a year-long demotion, while the defence had asked for a reprimand or the docking of vacation pay.

“He was motivated by fear,” said retired justice John Hamilton, who oversaw the misconduct tribunal.

“The fear did not justify the actions taken but it was relevant to Fenton’s motivation…the protection of property, the public and the G20 delegates.”

Fenton, in full dress uniform, did not immediately say anything after Hamilton announced the sentence.