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BREAKING: Multiple people pepper sprayed at Yonge and Dundas

By Sarah Krichel

Multiple have been victims of pepper spray at the intersection of Yonge and Dundas, according to Toronto police.

Police received reports that two individuals pepper sprayed 30-40 citizens in the area, but paramedics confirmed they are treating three to four people, saying others didn’t need medical attention.

According to David Hopkinson, media relations officer for the Toronto police, Emergency Medical Services are helping those they found who suffered the attack, he added.

Officers are looking in the area to find the suspects, according to Hopkinson.

Toronto Police Operations tweeted out at approximately 9:50 p.m. that they were called for a medical complaint at this intersection.

More to come.

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