Lethbridge teen injured in September attack, four teens charged

Lethbridge police say four teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fall attack that seriously injured a 16-year-old.

The victim was walking home in the 2500 block of 13 Street North just after 1 a.m. on September 8 when he was confronted by a group of men.

Police say the attackers used multiple weapons to attack the teen, including a baton, and also threatened him with a gun.

The victim suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

After reviewing CCTV footage from the area, as well as cell phone and social media videos, police determined that the victim had been tied up by the group due to a “previous, unrelated incident.”

RCMP arrested three teens on Nov. 13 and a fourth on Nov. 20.

Two 16-year-olds, a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old, all from Lethbridge, each face several assault-related charges.

None of the accused teens can be named under the provinces of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.