Police are searching for suspects tonight after an assault that happened.
Emergency crews rushed to the area of Sargent Avenue and Simcoe Street around 4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
Officers arrived on scene to find a 17-year-old boy who had been hit by a car.
Police say suspects confronted the victim and tried to steal his back pack. A fight broke out on the sidewalk before the teen was pushed into traffic. That’s when he was struck by a vehicle.
He was taken to hospital in unstable condition but has been upgraded.
Police do not have anyone is in custody.
Police are urging anyone who saw anything to call Crimestoppers at 786-TIPS (786-8477).
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