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2nd person arrested in Guelph weapons incident: police

Two 13-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with a weapons incident in December 2023. Ken Hashizume/CJOY

Guelph police have nabbed a second person in connection with a weapons incident in December 2023.

Investigators said a man was walking near Scottsdale Drive and Wilsonview Avenue on Dec. 2, when he walked past a teenager who appeared to be staring at him.

Police said the teen whistled and then two other teens started throwing rocks at the victim.

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One of them pulled out a baton-like object and held it in a threatening manner as well, police said.

The man was chased; however, he was able to get inside his home and call police.

The victim is said to know one of the accused from a previous altercation.

A few weeks later, police said they arrested a 13-year-old boy at his home before a second 13-year-old turned himself in on Dec. 28.

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Both have court dates in February.

Investigators are still looking for a third person and a warrant is out for his arrest.

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