(Fort Hope, ON) – Two teens face charges of Aggravated Assault following a violent incident inside a Fort Hope First Nation home Wednesday.
Police received a call for service in the morning hours of Wednesday, March 26, regarding an alleged assault that had recently occurred at a residential address in the community of Fort Hope First Nation.
An investigation revealed that numerous individuals were inside the home when a verbal altercation began between the victim and multiple accused. The altercation became violent, and the victim was allegedly assaulted by multiple assailants.
It is believed a blunt weapon was used during the assault.
The victim was later transported to Thunder Bay for further evaluation and treatment of their injuries. The exact extent of those injuries is unknown at this time, but they are not believed to be life-threatening.
As a result of continued investigation, two youth suspects were identified. They were located and arrested without incident in the community of Fort Hope First Nation on Thursday, March 27.
A 16-year-old male of Fort Hope First Nation is charged with:
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Aggravated Assault
Failure to Comply with Release Order x 3
A 14-yar-old male of Fort Hope First Nation is charged with:
Aggravated Assault
Failure to Comply with Release Order x 2
Both appeared for a bail hearing on Friday, March 28, and were remanded into custody with a future court appearance date.
The names of the accused are being withheld in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.