The owner of a Toronto-area BBQ joint was led away in handcuffs Thursday after refusing to shut down in the face of provincial health orders..A crowd of supporters chanted “Shame” as police took Adam Skelly away..Toronto police had a heavy presence at Adamsons Barbecue the entire day..More than 10 police cars as many as 18 officers are now at the restaurant after a Wednesday raid saw them change the locks and bolt it shut..Before being arrested, Skelly vowed to remain open..“The break-in of #adamsonbarbecue by Toronto Police and the city is tyrannical. They CANNOT silence us!” he tweeted Thursday..He also issued a call for a locksmith to come and help him get into his place in Etobicoke.. POLL: Many Albertans say they will ignore Christmas COVID lockdown .Also this morning police blocked off the street and refused to allow vehicles to enter..The mounted patrol even showed up..A group of protesters then surrounded the doors to the restaurant, refusing to allow police access..Skelly also operates a welding shop at the back of the building..“This isn’t just about #adamsonbarbecue. it’s about all small businesses and their livelihoods. spread the word and let’s get back to work. thank you. #IStandWithAdam” he tweeted..Skelly was charged with attempt to obstruct police, mischief under, failure to comply with Reopening Act..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.TWITTER: Twitter.com/nobby7694
