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THUNDER BAY – Two youths are facing weapons charges after an incident on the city’s south side on the weekend.
According to a Thunder Bay Police Service media release, officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Edward Street South on Saturday afternoon just before 1:30 p.m.
Police learned two youths were allegedly brandishing knives at another youth and an adult male.
An investigation uncovered the identity of the two youth suspects, who were located along with a pair of knives believed to have been used during the incident.
A 12-year-old male of Thunder Bay was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and a 13-year-old male of Thunder Bay was also charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and assault with a weapon.
The two youth have since been released from custody following a court appearance with future court dates scheduled.
