BARRIE, ONT. Five boys face assault and weapons charges after police say they attacked a group of teenagers at a basketball court with batons and pepper spray in Bradford. South Simcoe Police officers were called to the Alan Kuzmich Park in the West Park Avenue and Aishford Road area on Tuesday around the dinner hour for reports of a large fight. They say the suspects, ranging in age from 14 to 17, ran into a nearby forest where officers arrested them. Police say the accused were all released into their parent s custody with future court dates. Their identities are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Five teens charged following fight involving pepper spray, batons in Bradford
by Lucas Casaletto
South Simcoe Police. South Simcoe Police
South Simcoe Police say five teenagers have been charged with assault and weapons offences after a large fight broke out in Bradford.
Just after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, officers were called to Alan Kuzmich Park in the West Park Avenue and Aishford Road area for a disturbance.
Investigators determined that a group of teenagers was wearing face coverings and bandanas while armed with batons and pepper spray.
Police allege the group then assaulted another group of youths at a basketball court.