Father, son in Vancouver allegedly assaulted with bear spray; two teenage suspects arrested
Posted May 15, 2022 7:39 pm.
Last Updated May 16, 2022 1:06 pm.
After a father and son were assaulted with bear spray, a 13 and 17-year-old were arrested, Vancouver police say.
Around 9 p.m. on Saturday night, near Nanaimo SkyTrain Station, a father and son walking around after Saturday’s Whitecaps game were confronted by a group of teens.
After a verbal exchange, allegedly, one teen deployed bear spray.
The two teens suspected to be involved in the assault allegedly made racist comments after and were later arrested nearby.
#VPDscanner Two teens were arrested in East Van last night after a father and son were assaulted with bear-spray near Nanaimo Station. The teens, 13 and 17, allegedly made racist comments after the assault. Both taken to jail. Assault, weapons & breach charges being considered.
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) May 15, 2022
The suspects are known to the police.
“The 13-year-old was arrested for assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon, and breach of court conditions,” police add. “The 17-year-old was also arrested and taken to jail.”
The teens arrested have been released as police finish their investigation.
Police believe the suspects and victims know each other.
