A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg, on September 2, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)
WINNIPEG — An 18-year-old man was attacked and robbed while sitting on a park bench on the University of Manitoba‘s Fort Garry campus on Tuesday evening.
Two male suspects approached the victim, sprayed him with bear spray, and stole his personal belongings before fleeing the scene, according to police.
The incident happened in the 100 block of Chancellors Circle at around 8:45 p.m.
Officers found the victim being treated by paramedics for non-life-threatening injuries. The suspects were later located at a residence on Pasadena Avenue and arrested without incident.
A 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, both from Winnipeg, face robbery and mischief charges.
The attack is believed to be unprovoked, with no prior connection between the victim and suspects.
