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Man bear sprayed during altercation at hotel

Two men are in police custody following an altercation that involved bear spray early today at the Canad Inns Club Regent Casino Hotel on Regent Avenue West.

Police responded to a fight call at 1:50 a.m. regarding a dispute between two adult males and a third adult male. The two males are alleged to have assaulted the third male with bear spray, police said.

Two suspects face charges of unlawful possession of a weapon, mischief and breach of recognizance.

Police didn't release any information on the victim's condition.

 

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