A 13-year-old is facing assault and attempted armed robbery charges following two incidents involving bear spray in Prince Albert last week.

Prince Albert Police report a group of three young people between the ages of 10 and 13 were bear sprayed by two other youths while they were walking in the 1500 block of 15th Street West last Tuesday (Jan 23rd) evening.

Then about four hours later, a 40-year-old woman was approached by a youth carrying a can of bear spray. The victim was told to hand over money and property but she did not provide anything.

Videos of both incidents were posted on social media. The 13-year-old suspect was brought to the police station by a parent two days later. The first court appearance is next Monday.