Three teens have been charged in connection with what South Simcoe Police (SSP) say was a "violent assault" at the Morgan Russell Memorial Arena in Lefroy.
On July 27, 2025, police arrived on the scene and discovered an 18-year-old man had been lured to the location and attacked by a group of individuals.
"During the incident, one of the suspects discharged an air pistol multiple times. Fortunately, the victim was not struck by any projectiles. His phone, shoes, and eyeglasses were stolen before the suspects fled the scene," SSP said in a news release.
The teen managed to reach a nearby home to call for help.
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Police say in the days following the incident, the victim also received threats connected to the assault.
On Monday, two 17-year-olds from Innisfil were arrested and charged with assault and robbery, and one of the individuals was also charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.
A day later, an 18-year-old male from Innisfil was arrested and charged with robbery, assault with a weapon, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
The trio of suspects have September court dates.
