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Two teenagers were taken into custody after four individuals were exposed to a harmful spray at the Cambridge Fall Fair Friday night, according to Waterloo Regional Police.
Authorities say officers responded to Dixon Park around 8:30 p. m. following reports of an assault involving a noxious substance.
Upon arriving, police found that four people had been sprayed with what they suspect was bear spray.
The victims received treatment on-site for minor injuries, officials added.
A 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl were later arrested in connection with the event, facing charges of possessing a weapon for dangerous purposes.
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The 14-year-old faces additional charges including assault with a weapon and using a noxious substance. Police also noted he had outstanding warrants from previous cases.
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Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett released a statement over the weekend thanking law enforcement for their quick response during the fall fair.
“We are grateful for their swift actions to secure the area, remove the people believed to be responsible, and show concern for fair attendees during a complex situation,” she said.
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“Due to the winds that evening the spray affected others in the vicinity. The health and safety of our community remains our highest priority, and we deeply appreciate the coordinated efforts of police, emergency responders, and event staff in responding to this unnecessary act that exposed innocent people to the substance.”
Liggett also expressed disappointment about how those arrested acted as well as their friends’ behavior.
“What is further troubling about this attack is the young age of the offenders and the reaction of their friends attending with them,” she stated.
“Assaults on the officers turned into a mob mentality witnessed by fair attendees and their children.”
A police spokesperson couldn’t confirm whether any officers present had actually been assaulted.
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