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Windsor police arrest teen following assault with a weapon

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On Saturday evening just after 600 p.m., officers responded to a report that a person had been sprayed with a noxious substance in the 1600 block of College Avenue.

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a youth following an assault with a weapon.

On Saturday evening just after 6:00 p.m., officers responded to a report that a person had been sprayed with a noxious substance in the 1600 block of College Avenue. 

Police say a 58-year-old man, had gotten into a verbal altercation with a 15-year-old male who was obstructing the street with his bicycle. 

A short time later, the youth allegedly returned to the scene and sprayed the victim in the face with a harmful chemical. 

The victim suffered physical injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. 

Around 8:45 p.m., officers located and arrested the youth in the 1300 block of College Avenue. 

Police say a cannister of bear mace was found in one of his pockets.

The youth, who can't be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, faces charges of assault with a weapon and administering a noxious substance.