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Teen flees attackers who demanded his clothing at Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener: police

A Waterloo Regional Police cruiser. Kevin Nielsen / Global News

Waterloo Regional Police say a teen was attacked by a group of others over the weekend at Fairview Park Mall.

On Saturday at around 4:50 p.m., police say the teen was approached by four other boys.

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One of the suspects pulled out a knife and told the victim to remove his clothing, according to police, who say he then took off while the other boys gave chase.

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He was able to flee the scene to safety before the police were called in.

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Two of the boys have been arrested and are facing a number of charges, including assault with a weapon, robbery and forcible confinement while one of the pair is also facing a charge of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Police are continuing to investigate the attack and are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777.

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