Police are investigating an early-morning incident in North Battleford in which bear spray was used.
According to police, on Dec 1 at 12:14 am, RCMP were called to the 1300 block of 108th street by two individuals indicating they had been robbed and bear sprayed. The victims indicated they were walking home when approached by two male youths who demanded money. When the victims refused, they were bear sprayed. The victims and suspects then left the area.
The victims were treated in hospital and released a short time later.
RCMP continue their investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Battlefords Detachment or Crimestoppers.
