Updated Aug. 17 at 9:55 a.m.
Greater Sudbury Police say the two 13-year-old girls and the 42-year-old man allegedly involved in this incident have been identified, and have been in contact with police.
Injuries sustained by the two girls are minor.
GSPS says the investigation remains active and ongoing through its Criminal Investigations Division.
The public was thanked for its assistance.
Anyone with information relating to this matter is encouraged to contact Detective Constable Ryan Hutton at 705-675-9171, ext. 2310 or Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers at 705-222-8477 (TIPS), and online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com or P3Tips.comP3Tips.com.
Original story:
Police are requesting witnesses to an incident that is reported to have occurred in the skate park in Hanmer on or about July 22. It is alleged an assault took place involving two 13-year-old girls and a male person in his 40s according to a news release from the Great Sudbury Police Service (GSPS).
A video recording of the incident -- shared on social media -- is said to show the teens involved in a fight that was somehow encouraged by the older male. As one of the girls begins to dominate in the fight, she appears to be egged on by the older male with comments of "don't stop, don't stop" as she continues to pummel the other teen.
The police news release said the incident is now the subject of an active and ongoing investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division. Police also said not all parties involved in the incident have been identified and not all sides of the story have been explained.
GSPS is asking anyone with information to step up and speak up. Citizens can go to the police directly or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
The police would also remind the public that as this is an ongoing investigation to not take matters into their own hands, and to refrain from making any comments on social media that might hinder the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact D/Cst. Ryan Hutton at (705)675-9171 ext 2310 or Crime Stoppers at 222-TIPS, online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com
