Soccer players harmed by fireworks in L'Ancienne-Lorette
In an unexpected turn of events, three teenagers were arrested in L'Ancienne-Lorette, a town near Quebec City, on July 31, 2025. The incident occurred during a soccer game, where the misuse of fireworks led to a series of charges[1].
The teenagers, aged between 15 and 16, were accused of discharging a firearm, assault causing bodily harm, criminal negligence, and conspiracy[1]. The incident resulted in minor injuries to some soccer players aged 19 to 21. Remarkably, two of the injured players were taken to a hospital for treatment, but their injuries were not life-threatening[5].
Witnesses at the scene helped to apprehend the teenagers before the Quebec City Police Service (SPVQ) intervened[5]. The SPVQ spokesperson, Laurence Godbout, confirmed that the arrested teenagers were not known to the police[1].
As the investigation into the incident continues, one youth remains detained, while the other two were released under a promise to appear in youth court[1].
Meanwhile, in a separate matter, Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch. The weather alert warns of possible heavy rain and wind gusts[2].
[1] Quebec City Police Service statement [2] Environment Canada weather alert [3] (Not provided) [4] (Not provided) [5] Witness statements
- In addition to the general news about the teenagers' arrest, another piece of general-news worth mentioning is a severe thunderstorm watch issued by Environment Canada, warning of possible heavy rain and wind gusts.
- While the sports community is still grappling with the violent incident at the soccer game in L'Ancienne-Lorette, a surprising twist in another sector is the absence of prior police interaction with the arrested teenagers, as confirmed by the Quebec City Police Service (SPVQ) spokesperson, Laurence Godbout.
