Two youths were assaulted and pepper-sprayed in downtown Victoria and some of it was captured on camera.
Victoria police said the two youths were on Yates Street on May 11 just before 12:30 a.m., near Government Street, when three suspects sprayed and attacked them.
A CCTV camera captured some of the violent incident, which has been released by Victoria police investigators.
They hope someone will recognize the suspects and contact the department.
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In the video, one of the youths is swarmed by the three suspects and is punched and kicked repeatedly in the head and upper body area, while continuously being pepper-sprayed.
Police said nearby witnesses intervened. The suspects then fled the area.
One of the youths was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Victoria police at 250-995-7654.
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