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A 14-year-old boy was among four youths arrested after a teen was mugged and “viciously” assaulted on Bayshore Drive Wednesday night.

Despite being hurt, the 19-year-old victim was able to defend himself, sending two of his attackers to the hospital after the 9:30 p.m. attack.

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Three people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries although the victim was most seriously hurt, police said.

Original reports had characterized the incident as a stabbing, but police said Wednesday no stabbings occurred.

The youths – one 14, two 15 and one 17 – were appeared in court Thursday morning charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit and indictable offence and intimidation.

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