On Jan. 20, 2022, the Sylvan Lake RCMP received a complaint from a concerned citizen of an assault which took place during the lunch hour outside a local business on 50 Street.

The RCMP detachment obtained a video which depicted a male youth being assaulted by two separate male youths.

The 16-year-old victim attended a local area hospital where he was treated for significant injuries sustained during the assault and released.

As a result of the investigation, Sylvan Lake RCMP have charged two 15-year-old males with assault causing bodily harm and both have been released to appear in Red Deer Provincial Youth Court on Mar. 24, 2022.

In accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the name of the youth charged will not be released.