A Nanaimo family had their Halloween ruined when an angry driver sprayed them and several bystanders with bear spray, RCMP said Tuesday.
All were treated at the scene by paramedics.
Police said the incident happened at about 8 p.m. Monday when a vehicle in the area of Cilaire and Montrose was reportedly driving too fast and revving its engine. Several parents were concerned as sidewalks were full with children going door to door.
At one point the vehicle drove past and several parents yelled at the driver to slow down. During the exchange, an adult male allegedly struck the passing vehicle with a flashlight causing some damage.
The driver got out, demanding to know who hit his vehicle. The suspect driver then grabbed a can of bear spray and sprayed not only the male who hit his vehicle but also his wife and seven-year-old son.
Other parents came to help and were also contaminated by the affects of the spray.
Witnesses obtained the licence plate number of the vehicle. The driver, who appeared to be in his early ’20s, was later identified and has provided a statement to investigators.
The investigation is continuing.
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