Man says teens pointed a gun and assaulted him at Guelph school

A teenager is facing assault charges as part of an investigation into an assault at a Guelph school.

The Guelph Police Service said a man told them he went to a south-end school to meet up with a female on Monday night around 8:30 p.m.

However, when he arrived he was greeted by a teen who began threatening him. The man tried to leave but he was caught and assaulted by the youth and two other males who had pulled up in a vehicle.

During the assault, one of the suspects pointed a gun at the victim and pulled the trigger, but a shot was not fired. Police believe it was a replica weapon.

The victim had minor injuries to his face and head.

A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with assault, assault with a weapon, pointing a firearm, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats and using a firearm while committing an offence.