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Saanich Police look to identify five teenagers in random attack on BC Transit bus

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Saanich Police have released bus surveillance photos of five suspects involved in a random assault on a BC Tranist bus last week in hopes the public can assist in identifying them.

The incident occurred at around 12:30 a.m. on August 18th on a bus heading southbound on Shelbourne Street near Cedar Hill Cross Road.

There were group of seven teenagers on the bus, of that group, two walked to the back of the bus and attacked a youth sitting with some friends.

The other youths from the group of seven filmed the assault which was later posted on a social media.

Police said the victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators were able to identify and arrest the two teens who committed the assault and are recommending charges of assault causing bodily harm.

Although the victim and the two facing charges were not known to each other, police believe the incident stemmed from an interaction at a bus stop about an hour and a half prior.

“This is a disturbing incident, one that was unprovoked and it is clear that the group had planned and coordinated the assault on the bus,” said Cst. Markus Anastasiades.

Police are looking to identify the remaining five youths who were on the bus that evening.

Anyone with information about the youths or the incident is asked to contact the Saanich Police at 250-475-4321. You can also report what you know anonymously through the Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-8477.

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