Police say six youths are facing aggravated assault and sexual assault charges after a brutal attack on two young men in Prince George earlier this week.

One of the victims, who was sexually assaulted, remains in hospital in serious but stable condition, while another male youth was also assaulted, said Prince George RCMP.

On Monday, police received an anonymous report that a man had been attacked and was lying in a snow bank.

Police and emergency responders went to the 1600-block Juniper Street and found an unconscious male teen in the alley behind an apartment.

He was rushed to the University Hospital of Northern B.C. for treatment, where it was confirmed he had been physically and sexually assaulted.

A second male youth was also located and had also been the victim of an assault. It’s unclear whether the two victims were known to each other.

Investigators obtained five search warrants and, over the next two days, arrested six teens and young adults.

The investigation revealed the victims had been targeted and lured to the Juniper Street apartment building, where they were attacked by a group of teens and young adults.

On Friday, police confirmed charges of aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault and unlawful confinement had been approved against Hayden Lee Alwood, 18; 20-year-old Mercedes Rae Jewett; three male youths aged 15, 17 and 17; and one female youth aged 15.

Jewett was to appear in court Friday, while the other five will be held in custody until Wednesday, Jan. 16.

The four suspects under the age of 18 won't be identified as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

“This is a very disturbing investigation,” said Cpl. Craig Douglass. “We will do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.”

He said police received several tips after initial media reports of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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