Six Chatham teenagers face charges after two men were assaulted Oct. 1 in Tecumseh Park in Chatham.
The assault, according to Chatham-Kent police, took place shortly after midnight, and the victims suffered what police say were “significant” but non-life-threatening injuries after being swarmed by a group of youths.
One victim had to be taken to hospital for treatment, while the second also was treated on scene for his injuries.
Police say a half dozen youths were identified and eventually arrested in connection with this incident.
Two teens, ages 13, and 15 respectively, face charges of aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm.
Another teen, age 13, is charged with robbery and aggravated assault.
The rest, ages 12, 16 and 17, face charges of aggravated assault.
The six, all male, face a court date of Dec. 4.
Police say officers continue to investigate and are working to identify additional parties involved.
If you have information to assist with this matter, police ask that you contact Det. Const. Shawn Tremblay at shawnt@chatham-kent.ca.
The swarming comes after a series of incidents between Aug. 9 and Aug. 22, where a group of youths had reportedly threatened, harassed and robbed people.
