- A youth was assaulted with a hammer at Memorial Park’s basketball courts in Stouffville on Friday.
- An investigation is underway, however YRP said the incident occurred during an altercation among a group of youths.
- The hammer was recovered at the scene and will be used as evidence.
- The victim was transported to hospital with minor injuries as a precaution.
A youth was injured during an altercation involving a hammer at the Memorial Park basketball courts in Stouffville Friday evening.
York Regional Police Staff Sgt. Reid said a call reporting the incident was received at 5:17 p.m. The assault is believed to have occurred during a dispute among a group of youths.
The hammer used in the assault was recovered at the scene and has been collected as evidence. Police say it will form part of their ongoing investigation.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
*This article has been corrected. The incident occurred on Friday, April 25, not Thursday.
