Two teens are facing charges after a confrontation at a north-end Barrie park.
Police were called to Lampman Lane Park in Letitia Heights around 6 p.m. Monday after reports of a fight involving a group of youths.
According to witnesses, investigators say two males, ages 16 and 12, were at the park when they were approached by a group of males, some of whom they knew from school.
"An argument broke out, which escalated into a physical altercation. The 12-year-old ran home to alert his father, who attended the park and was surrounded by the group of youths who became increasingly aggressive," police said in a news release.
Two males from the group are alleged to have repeatedly punched the 36-year-old man, prompting the 16-year-old to intervene.
Witnesses say a male wearing a black balaclava reportedly pulled out a drywall saw and chased the 16-year-old, pushing him to the ground.
When officers arrived, the youths had fled the area, but witnesses pointed police in the direction of a catwalk near Shakespeare Crescent where the youths were seen heading.
Police detained several suspects, and officers recovered a sheath believed to be from the weapon and a balaclava, but the weapon itself was not found.
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with two counts of assault, while a 15-year-old boy has been charged with two counts of assault and one each of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and disguise with intent.
