Durham Police yesterday said a 12-year-old male is facing charges after he attempted to stab a male in Pickering.
On Tuesday, March 21 at about 7:15 pm, members from West Division responded to a fight near Kingston Road and Liverpool Road in Pickering.
One male was armed with a knife and was trying to stab a male. The suspect was taken into custody nearby without incident. Police seized a knife and brass knuckles from the accused. The victim suffered minor injuries, said a police statement.
During the investigation officers were able to determine that the same accused was involved in a robbery where a knife was pulled on Monday, March 20 near The Esplanade South and Glenanna Road, Pickering. The male attempted to steal a computer from another male. However security intervened at the time and the suspect took off from the area. The victim did not suffer any physical injuries.
A 12-year-old male from Pickering is charged with: Assault with a Weapon, Carry Concealed Weapons, Possession Weapon Dangerous to Public and Robbery.
Anyone with new information about this incident is asked to contact West Division at 1-888-579-1520.