Seven youths have been arrested and are facing criminal charges after allegedly assaulting another youth in Sooke on Vancouver Island, the RCMP says.

Mounties say the alleged victim’s family contacted them on July 3, saying the assault had taken place on the evening of July 2.

Police say the alleged attack — which was filmed and shared on social media — took place on Goodmere Road near Murray Road.

“The victim required medical care as a result,” the RCMP said.

Evidence led to the identification of the seven teens who took part, and warrants for their arrests were obtained.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call the Sooke RCMP at 250-642-5241.

1130 NewsRadio has reached out to the police for more information.

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