Police: Father assaulted by teens in Lampman Park

A Barrie Police Service cruiser is shown in Barrie, Ont., on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Vanessa Tiberio

Two teenagers are facing assault charges following an incident in Letitia Heights on Monday evening.

Police say two males, aged 16 and 12, were at Lampman Lane Park when they were approached by a group of male youth.

According to police, the boys knew each other from school.

What started as an argument, police say, turned into a physical altercation that led to the 12-year-old running home to his father, who then arrived at the park.

Police allege two members of the group then assaulted the 36-year-old father, repeatedly punching him.

This prompted the 16-year-old to intervene, according to police.

At that point, police say, a member of the group who was wearing a black balaclava pulled out a drywall saw and chased the 16-year-old around and pushed him to the ground.

By the time officers arrived, much of the group had left the area. Witnesses then pointed police in the direction of where the youth group had gone.

Police say several suspects were detained while officers canvassed the area and found a sheath believed to be from the weapon.

Police also claim to have recovered the balaclava; however, officers were unable to find the weapon.

A 14-year-old and 15-year-old have been charged with assault, police say.

The 15-year-old also faces charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and disguise with intent.

The names of the youths involved cannot be disclosed under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

All three victims are reported to have suffered minor injuries.