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Man bear sprayed during attempted robbery in North Battleford

RCMP arrest suspect after an attempted robbery involving bear mace in North Battleford, Sask. File / Global News

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. – A 20-year-old man was arrested Sunday evening after an attempted robbery in North Battleford, Sask.

The accused is charged with robbery with a firearm, possession of a weapon and assault with a weapon.

He was scheduled to appear in provincial court Monday morning.

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The charges come after an incident in the city at a parking lot off Territorial Drive around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday.

RCMP say two men were approached by three suspects while sitting in their vehicles.

One of the suspects appeared to have a firearm as they demanded cash from the victims.

One of the victims was bear sprayed before they were able to flee the scene.

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The victim was treated at hospital for the effects of bear mace.

RCMP are still investigating the matter.

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