Police investigate two unrelated bear spray attacks at local high school

Hamilton police are investigating two separate incidents at a local high school where students were bear sprayed.

On Monday, officers were called to Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School on Upper Sherman Avenue, for the two unrelated bear spray incidents.

Investigators say a male student sustained minor injuries in the first attack.

Detectives say as a result of the incident, an 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and administering a noxious thing with intent.

Police say in the second attack, a female student also sustained minor injuries in the but no arrest has been made. 

The investigation remains ongoing.

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