Two teens facing weapons charges following incident in Norwich

An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser conducts a traffic stop in this file image. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)

A weapons complaint has resulted in charges for a 17-year-old youth in Norwich.

OPP say that a call on Friday afternoon around 5:30 they received a call about a weapons complaint on Stover Street.

An investigation resulted in the conclusion that a projectile was discharged from a vehicle and struck a pedestrian, resulting in minor injuries. The vehicle fled the scene.

The vehicle was shortly located by officers, and the youth was charged with assault with a weapon, as well as possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.

A second youth, also 17 years old, was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, and dangerous operation.

Their identities are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.