By Staff
BURLINGTON, ON June 9, 2012 The Halton Regional Police Service were called to the wooded area near Tansley Woods Recreation Center on reports of a stabbing incident at approximately 6:10 p.m. on June 8, 2012.
Two groups of young males were meeting on the pathway when one of the males produced a knife and began to assault another male youth. The victim, a 16 year old male, was struck in the arm and abdomen area before the suspect fled the area on a bicycle.
The suspect was stopped nearby by Halton Police and taken into custody. A subsequent search of the area by Halton Tactical Officers and a Police Dog resulted in the suspected weapon being recovered.
The victim was transported to Joseph Brant Memorial hospital where he was treated for his injuries and later released.
A 17 year old male from Burlington has been charged with the following offences:
(1) Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
(2) Assault with a Weapon
(3) Obstruct Police
(4) Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (2 counts)
(5) Possession of a Controlled Substance (2 counts)
The suspect was held in custody for a bail hearing on June 9, 2012.
