WINNIPEG – Boxing Day shoppers at a Winnipeg mall got more than they bargained for when youths shot pepper spray, sending three people to hospital.
Police and paramedics were called to Polo Park mall around 2:30 p.m. for reports of youths shooting pepper spray into a crowd of shoppers.
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Const. Jason Michalyshen (MICK-ah-lish-in) says an unknown number of people were affected by the spray, which can cause a burning sensation in the eyes, coughing and trouble breathing.
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He says emergency officials helped numerous people and took three to hospital in stable condition.
The officer says there were no serious injuries.
No arrests have been made.
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