Peel Regional Police say they have arrested a 14-year-old youth following an investigation into a mall assault.
Police say on Oct. 23, around 8:30 p.m., a 23-year-old woman from Brampton was at a shopping mall in the area of Queen Street and Central Park Drive when she was approached by an unknown suspect.
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The suspect allegedly came up to the victim accusing her of filming him, police say.
When the victim attempted to walk away, officer say the suspect then approached her for a second time, slapped her phone out of her hand and assaulted her.
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The victim suffered minor injuries.
On Friday, Peel police confirmed they had arrested and charged a youth with assault.
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