18-year-old University of Manitoba student was unprovokedly pepper-sprayed, robbed, and assaulted by two suspects, who were later arrested.

An 18-year-old student at the University of Manitoba was pepper-sprayed and robbed on Tuesday evening while sitting on a park bench. Two suspects, aged 19 and 16, approached the victim, assaulted him, and stole his belongings. Police arrested both at a nearby residence; the 19-year-old was released, while the 16-year-old remains in custody. Both face charges of robbery and mischief. The attack was deemed unprovoked, with no prior connection between the victim and suspects.

October 24, 2024
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