Man arrested in Sudbury, Ont., after allegedly spraying people with bear mace

TORONTO — A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Sudbury, Ont., after allegedly spraying three people with bear mace.

Sudbury police say they were called to a disturbance in the city on Saturday night.

When they arrived a 38-year-old man surrendered himself to officers.

The man now faces 11 charges including assault with a weapon, administering a noxious substance and other weapons offences.

He is expected to appear in court today.

The victims were treated for exposure to the substance by EMS and not transported to hospital.

This article by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 6, 2020.

The Canadian Press