Barrie police say a man was hospitalized after being struck with a knife while trying to break up a fight in central Barrie. According to police, on Monday night, a group of teenagers were having a verbal argument that turned physical. A man in his 50s was passing by the Essa Road and Tiffin Street area around 10:20 p.m. when he noticed the altercation. Police say he stepped in to intervene and was stuck in by a knife in the arm. According to police, the group of youth then ran from the area toward Cumberland Street, leaving the man injured. Paramedics reportedly found the 52-year-old man bloodied in the parking lot sometime later. From there he was transported to hospital for treatment. Police say they located three youths, who matched the given descriptions, running along Cumberland Street and took them into custody. Three 16-year-olds, two females and one male, are facing one charge of causing a disturbance. The male is facing additional charges of assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Police say despite an extensive search of the area, no weapon was found.
