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Two in custody after youth assaulted outside Portage Place

Police have arrested two males for an attack and robbery on a 16-year-old male near Portage and Vaughn Monday afternoon, October 1, 2018.

The victim had just met the suspects, who he had not known beforehand, in Portage Place Mall. When they got outside the youth was attacked by the two accused and physically assaulted. one of the attackers pulled a gun. The victim was then sprayed with pepper spray and his backpack was stolen.

Officers who had responded to a call about a robbery at gunpoint saw the suspect fleeing on foot and arrested them a couple of blocks away from the robbery at Qu’Appelle Avenue and Balmoral Street.

The victim was taken to hospital in stable condition.

18-year-old Brock Bentley Mann, as well as a 17-year-old male, were charged with a number of weapons-related offences for their alleged involvement including:

  • Armed Robbery using a Restricted Firearm of Prohibited Firearm
  • Pointing a Firearm
  • Use of Firearm During Commission of an Indictable Offence
  • Possess of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Carry Concealed Weapon, Prohibited Device, or Ammunition
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized

Both suspects were detained in custody.

The investigation is continuing.

 

 

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