Port Moody Police are investigating after seven children had reactions to an 鈥渦nknown substance鈥� smeared across their school playground.

On April 14 around 12:30 p.m., police were called to Aspenwood Elementary school, along with Port Moody Fire Rescue and the B.C. Ambulance service.

Police now believe the substance was hot sauce, intentionally smeared on high touch surfaces on the playground.

鈥淭his incident appears to be a deliberate act and we are actively investigating the matter to determine who is responsible,鈥� said Cst. Sam Zacharias. 鈥淎nyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed suspicious behaviour around the school grounds on today鈥檚 date is asked to call police.鈥�

In total, seven children were treated on scene for minor injuries relating to exposures of the children鈥檚 eyes. Several of the children went home with their parents and the remainder stayed at school for the day.

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