Three teens are facing charges after a man was stabbed while attempting to intervene in a fight in Barrie.
Police say it happened Monday, November 2nd, at around 10:20 p.m., in a parking lot near Essa Road and Tiffin Street.
A verbal argument between a group of teenagers quickly escalated into a physical altercation. A passerby who witnessed the fighting attempted to intervene, but was struck in the arm with what was described as a dagger-style knife.
The group then fled toward Cumberland Street, leaving the injured man in the parking lot.
Simcoe County Paramedics arrived and located the 52-year-old victim suffering from an apparent stab wound. He was transported to hospital for treatment.
Within minutes of the incident, police located three youths running along Cumberland Street who matched the descriptions of those involved. All three were taken into custody and transported to Barrie Police Headquarters for further investigation.
Following the investigation, two 16-year-old girls and one 16-year-old boy were charged with causing a disturbance.
The boy is also facing additional charges:
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Police say an extensive search of the area was conducted, but the weapon was not recovered.
