Montreal police say at least three people were arrested after protests denouncing NATO turned violent Friday evening as the city begins hosting the 70th annual NATO Parliamentary Assembly.

Cananda's prime minister condemns downtown chaos after rioters burned cars and vandalized buildings during the international assembly.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday condemned violence and antisemitism at anti-NATO and pro-Palestinian protests in downtown Montreal on Friday night, where NATO delegates have gathered for the alliance's annual assembly.

Senior Canadian ministers have condemned an anti-NATO protest in Montreal that turned violent, saying “hatred and antisemitism” have no place in the country

Three people were arrested after pro-Palestinian and anti-NATO protests in Montreal turned violent on Friday, police said. Protests denouncing NATO occurred in the city all day as it hosts the 70th annual session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly from Friday to Monday.

Montreal police said three protesters were arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer and interfering with police work. Three people were arrested after pro-Palestinian, anti-NATO protesters smashed windows, clashed with police officers, and set vehicles ablaze on Friday evening.

Federal cabinet ministers condemned an anti-NATO protest in Montreal that turned violent, saying "hatred and antisemitism" were on display. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and Defence Minister Bill Blair made the comments during the Halifax International Security Forum.