One victim required treatment at Battlefords Union Hospital after an attempted robbery at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday.
North Batteford RCMP report two men sitting in their vehicles in a parking lot off of Territorial Drive were approached by three individuals.
The perpetrators demanded cash and property, and one of the men appeared to be carrying a firearm, according to the RCMP.
Police say one victim was attacked with bear spray before both victims were able to flee the scene.
The perpetrators also fled the area without gaining any property.
UPDATE: A 20-year-old man was arrested on the evening of July 20 in relation to this investigation. He is currently in custody and appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court at 9:30 a.m. on charges of robbery with a firearm, assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon. The investigation is ongoing.
Alarms Ringing
North Battleford Fire Department responded to a report of alarms ringing at Innovation Credit Union Sunday at about 9:15 p.m. According to NBFD the alarm appears to have been triggered by a malfunction.
Table Burns
NBFD responded to an outdoor fire at about 1:10 a.m. Monday. According to the fire department a kitchen table and chairs, being used as outdoor furniture, were smoldering when firefighters arrived at the rear of 832 - 108th Street. The area was cooled with water to prevent spread of fire and four firefighters were on the scene for about 10 minutes.
