Police charge young male in connection with assault at northside park

Lethbridge Police have charged a 14-year-old male with aggravated assault after a 19-year-old male was attacked and injured at a northside park. 

On July 23, just after midnight, police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a physical altercation at Legacy Park. Further investigation determined two masked males approached a 19-year-old male, and one of the subjects produced a knife and proceeded to attack the victim before leaving the area. The victim, who was with a group of friends, was transported to the hospital where he was treated for serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, including numerous lacerations.

The subject was identified and a police cordon was set up while officers searched the park, however he was not located at that time. On July 24, the male subject was located at a residence and arrested without incident. 

The parties involved are known to one another. 

A 14-year-old male, who cannot be identified, is charged with aggravated assault, possession of an offensive weapon dangerous to the public, disguised with intent and failing to comply with a probation order (not to possess any weapons). 

Following a Judicial Interim Release hearing, the youth was remanded in custody. He is scheduled to appear in court August 12.