Hamilton police say a 13-year-old boy was assaulted and robbed on Monday night at Gage Park.
The teen was allegedly approached by a group of youths near the water fountain just before 8 p.m.
Police say the victim was “pushed off his bicycle and then assaulted by several people from the group.”
The group then allegedly “rode away” with the bicycle before the victim called 911.
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He was transported to hospital as a precaution and police say he was cleared medically.
Police believe the alleged attack was targeted, but have not established a motive.
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Anyone with information is being asked by Hamilton Police Service to contact Det. Const. Trevor Bland at 905-546-2917.
To provide information anonymously, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at crimestoppershamilton.com.
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