Youth arrested after bear spray attack

NEWS RELEASE

SAULT STE MARIE
POLICE SERVICE

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A 16-year-old youth was arrested last night on a recently issued warrant which had him charged with possession of a weapon dangerous, administer a noxious substance and assault with a weapon.

It is alleged the youth entered a centrally located apartment building on June 8 and sprayed what appeared to be bear mace within the building directing it towards a specific person.

When the youth was arrested on the 10th of June he was found to be in possession of a can of bear spray and further charged accordingly.

He will be appearing in bail court this morning.

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