Denis Coderre arrived at the Corey Hart show in style on June 3, as reports have emerged that the Montreal mayor was transported to the local rocker’s farewell show accompanied by a two-car police escort.

According to a variety of local media reports, the mayor's office requested the police motorcade, which then drove alongside his chauffeur-driven car.

It remains unclear whether the demand was lodged in response to any perceived credible threat.

Coderre stayed about one hour at the Bell Centre tweeting five missives, one including photo of himself with Hart and his wife Julie Masse.

Police have not yet responded to a CTV Montreal request to shed light on why Coderre required the police protection for the ride.