(Hamilton, Canada) – A 17-year-old faces a weapons charge after a fight involving a group of youths on Rymal Road East Wednesday afternoon, Hamilton police say.

The service said four youths were arrested. Three were released without charges while the investigation continues; the 17-year-old was held for a bail hearing on a charge of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The allegation has not been proven in court.

Police were called around 2:33 p.m. on October 28 to the parking lot near Tim Hortons at 505 Rymal Road East. Witnesses described a knife, bat and an apparent firearm.

Officers recovered a CO2 airsoft gun and a baseball bat from different parts of the plaza. They found no knife or other weapons and reported no injuries.

Police said officers arrived within two minutes. A youth fled toward a nearby residential complex; additional officers and the canine unit helped search. The 17-year-old was arrested around 3:12 p.m.

In its October 29 release, police asked witnesses and anyone with relevant footage to contact Hamilton Police Division 3 detectives.

Source: Hamilton Police, October 29, 2026, case 26-811003.

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