Teen charged after allegedly assaulting police during arrest at Innisfil Beach Park

A 15-year-old boy is facing several charges after police say he assaulted three officers after an arrest at Innisfil Beach Park.

According to South Simcoe police, on July 14 at around 5 p.m., an officer on patrol was flagged down by a citizen who had witnessed an alleged altercation.

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The officer quickly located the accused and reportedly detected an odour of alcohol. The officer placed the youth under arrest for breach of probation and transported him to the North Division.

Police say as a result of the boy’s actions in the police vehicle and with officers, the youth was charged with seven offences including uttering threats, three counts of assaulting a peace officer, mischief under $5,000 and breach of probation.

According to police, the youth was held for a bail hearing on July 16.