Vancouver police said they arrested two teenagers on Saturday night after they allegedly sprayed a father and son with a bear and made racist remarks near Nanaimo SkyTrain station.
Police say the father and son were returning from a Vancouver Whitecaps game around 9pm when they clashed with a group of teenagers.
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“There was a verbal exchange and it is alleged that one of the teenagers used bear spray,” said a VPD sergeant. Said Steve Addison.
“VPD officers found the teenagers nearby and arrested two of them. Both are well known to the police. “
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Addison said police believed the suspects and victims knew each other.
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Police said a 13-year-old was arrested for assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon and violation of court conditions, and a 17-year-old was also arrested.
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Police say the teens also possessed crack cocaine.
They were released until the investigation is completed, police said.
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