5 youths charged after ‘swarming’ woman at O-Train station
Posted May 9, 2025 02:09:40 PM.
Last Updated May 9, 2025 02:23:36 PM.
Ottawa police have arrested and charged a group of youths in relation to a situation at a train station.
According to the press release, officers were called to the Rideau O-Train Station on April 25 just after 8:00 p.m.
Officers said that a group of five youths had “swarmed” a lone adult woman in the station. During the incident, members of the public tried to intervene, but police said, “the group of youth then targeted them.”
Police said they charged the five youths with:
- Robbery with intent to steal
- Assault
- Conspiracy to commit indictable offence
Officials are looking for further witnesses to come forward. They also say that further charges could be laid as the investigation is ongoing.
The Robbery Unit is seeking any witnesses to the incident. Please call 613-236-1222, extension 5116.
