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Police say the man who drove through a line of protesters last weekend will not face any charges, according to police chief Evan Bray.

On Feb. 8 protesters blocked the Albert Street bridge for half an hour in support of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation’s pipeline protest. Protesters walked into the crosswalks on either end of the Albert Street bridge, holding placards and chanting.

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A car drove through the line though, as the protesters remained in the crosswalk at Albert Street and 19th Avenue. The Regina Police Service investigated the numerous complaints they received but Bray said Friday their investigation would not result in any charges.

Citing the investigation, Bray said the police understood the car approached the protests, that there was gap in the line and that he tried to proceed.

“His car was surrounded. He had his son in the car. He was a bit scared. He didn’t know what to do, and so ultimately drove through. No one was injured,” said Bray.