Last Sunday evening, The Pas RCMP received a report of a 12-year-old girl having been sprayed with bear spray while she was out with friends near the Kelsey Recreation Centre.
Officers met with the victim who was treated on scene by bystanders until EMS arrived and transported her to hospital in stable condition.
Witnesses advised police that the victim, and her group of friends, were approached by two girls and one boy, when a threat was made and the victim was sprayed with bear spray.
The suspects fled the scene on foot.
RCMP are asking anyone who may have information on this assault, or may have been in this area on Sunday evening, to contact the RCMP in The Pas at 204-627-6204.
The Pas RCMP continue to investigate.
