Man sprayed with noxious substance during Waterloo assault

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Jul 28, 2022 02:30:00 PM.

Police are looking into an assault in Waterloo in which a noxious substance was used.

Officers were called to the area of University Avenue West and Phillip Street, just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

They say the victim was sprayed with the substance while at a residence.

A 22-year-old Waterloo man was treated at the scene by paramedics.

Anyone who has information about the incident is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

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