Teen beaten by more than a dozen people in Saint-Michel park, say police

Montreal police were interviewing witnesses and at least one suspect Friday morning after a 17-year-old male was beaten Thursday night by more than a dozen assailants in a park in the city ’s Saint-Michel district.

The victim suffered multiple bruises, but was described on Friday by police as being in stable condition.

Police have yet to determine what sparked the attack, but arrested a 16-year-old suspect near the scene.

According to those witnesses, about 15 people swarmed the victim in George-Vernot Park and punched and kicked him.

Police say no weapon was used against the victim, who regained consciousness en route to hospital.