Three teens arrested after assault with bear spray at Victoria Park: Truro police

A Truro Police Services vehicle is pictured. (Callum Smith/CTV Atlantic)

Three teens are facing charges after two groups of youths were allegedly involved in an assault with bear spray at a popular park in Truro, N.S.

The Truro Police Service received multiple calls around 7 p.m. Monday about an assault in progress at Victoria Park.

Police determined bear spray was used during the incident and they arrested three suspects.

Three people were taken to hospital while one was treated at the scene and released.

A 16-year-old boy is facing the following charges:

• assault with a weapon
• possession of a weapon
• wearing a disguise while committing a criminal offence
• property damage
• breach of a previous release order

The teen was held in custody overnight and was set to appear in Truro provincial court Tuesday morning.

A 17-year-old boy and 13-year-old boy each face charges of property damage and breach of a previous release order.

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