A 16-year-old is facing charges after an assault near Remington Park Wednesday.
Around 4:30 p.m. officers responded to a report that a person was sprayed with a noxious substance in the area of Lillian Avenue and Edinborough Street.
The victim told police he was approached by the suspect who yelled a racial slur before spraying him in the face with a harmful chemical.
The victim was sent to the hospital with minor injuries.
A suspect was identified and the 16-year-old was arrested at his home. He is facing charges of assault with a weapon, administering a noxious substance and failing to comply with a release order.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830.
