Hamilton police are grappling with a significant surge in youth using bear spray for assaults and robberies, with incidents rising by 115% from 2021 to 2025. The spray, similar to pepper spray, has serious consequences, and police are concerned about its easy accessibility among young people. To address this issue, police are hosting community info sessions and the city is considering a ban on sales of deterrent sprays.
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