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When her parents came outside yelling in Arabic, the police began pepper-spraying everyone -- including her mother, who was holding her two-month-old grandson. The baby, his one-year-old brother and two-year-old sister were taken to CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario), as well as a 13-year-old boy.

Malak's 24-year-old sister Iman was taken down by three police officers, handcuffed and beaten with a baton before being taken to another police cruiser. She suffered bruises to her face.

Malak's 25-year old brother Ali, the baby's father, came outside and police pepper-sprayed him. He quickly ran back into the house. The police chased him inside and handcuffed him. He suffered bruises to his feet, legs and face and was taken to hospital before being escorted to the police station.

Mohamad Ozeir, 53, and his children Iman, Malak and Ali have been charged with assaulting a police officer, assault with intent to resist arrest, obstructing a peace officer and causing a disturbance. Ali is also facing one count of disarming a police officer.