A 12-year-old from Kitchener is facing charges after they reportedly pointed a spray meant to deter coyotes at someone.

Police were called to a disturbance around 2:30 p.m. on Monday in the area of Kingsway Drive and Wilson Avenue.

They say a canister of dog spray was pointed at a victim before officers arrived and arrested a suspect.

A 12-year-old has been charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and unauthorized possession of a weapon.