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Two teens face charges after teen was assaulted, thrown from pier

Videos of the incident, which occurred in Beaverton, emerged on social media showing the assault and the suspects throwing the victim into the lake
OrilliaMatters Staff
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NEWS RELEASE
DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE
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A 15-year-old male and 16-year old male were charged with assaulting a 14-year-old male on Tuesday, in Beaverton.

On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members from North Division were called to a residence in Beaverton regarding a young male who had been assaulted and thrown from a pier.

Videos of the assault emerged over social media showing the suspect pushing the victim off his bike before assaulting him. The suspect continued to assault the victim before another suspect assisted in throwing the victim over a pier. The victim suffered minor injuries as a result of the assault.

Investigators have charged the two young males with assault. They were both released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with new information is asked to contact D/Cst. Beukeboom of the North Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2696.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
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