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Police responded to assaults, fights, bear spray incidents at Queen City Ex 2022

Regina police dealt with a few incidents at this year's Queen City Ex and say they are investigating a bear spray incident that occurred on Sunday. File / Global News

The Regina Police Service (RPS) reported there were few incidents that required police attention during this year’s Queen City Exhibition (QCX) held at the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) District.

Police were present for the full five days at the QCX, where they worked together with the REAL District Security. Police dealt with three assaults, a couple of consensual fights, and a handful of intoxicated persons and people ejected from the ground for disorderly behaviour. There were also a few cases in which people tried to bring in prohibited items.

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“One incident to note was a bear spray incident that occurred on Sunday, August 7, near the Ferris wheel, and affected about 40 individuals,” the RPS said in a release. “This incident is still under investigation.”

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Police say while some investigations are still ongoing, there have been no criminal charges laid so far. They are asking anyone who has any information regarding the bear spray incident to contact the RPS at 306-777-6500 or Regina Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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