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Two arrests made in an assault involving chemical irritant

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The Saint John Police have arrested two youths in relation to an assault that involved a chemical irritant.

It is reported that:

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Saint John Police responded to an alleged assault that took place in the 500-block of Westmorland Road.

Police arrived on scene and located a 19-year-old man that was contaminated with a chemical irritant. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at scene and released.

Additional officers searched the area and subsequently arrested two youths in a nearby neighbourhood.

A 16-year-old youth was released on an undertaking to appear in court on July 24, 2024.

A 15-year-old youth was charged with breach of a court order. He was held and scheduled to appear in court on April 17, 2024.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.

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