Police say five boys — ranging in age from 12 to 14 — are facing robbery and assault charges following an incident in a community east of Toronto.
Investigators allege the five assaulted and robbed another youth last week at a community centre in Ajax, Ont.
It's alleged they approached a 13-year-old, demanded his personal belongings, then punched and kicked him and hit him with a belt.
Police say the alleged victim managed to flee after suffering minor injuries.
Three 12-year-olds, a 13-year-old and a 14-year-old, all from Ajax, are charged with robbery and assault.
The 13-year-old is additionally charged with assault with a weapon.
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