Victims of a bear spray attack in the vicinity of North Battleford Comprehensive High School at about 1 p.m. Tuesday were treated for mild irritation on the scene by EMS, according to Battlefords RCMP.
Police said it was reported two individuals were seen to be interacting with a small group of people when one of the two took out a can of bear spray and deployed it at the small group.
Police say the individual alleged to have deployed the bear spray was taken into custody upon arrival at the scene.
A second perpetrator fled the scene and has yet to be located.
Police say that while the incident occurred near NBCHS, there was no direct threat to the school.
The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.
