Mosman teenager charged for allegedly letting off capsicum spray at Hotel Mosman

A teenager has allegedly caused chaos inside a Sydney hotel after letting off a can of capsicum spray in front of shocked bystanders and staff.

A Mosman teenager has allegedly caused chaos inside a local hotel after letting off a can of capsicum spray in front of shocked bystanders and staff.

Police have charged an 18-year-old with three offences including using a prohibited weapon without a permit and one count of common assault after an incident at the Hotel Mosman on Saturday night.

Police allege the 18-year-old attended the venue with a friend where he produced a can of oleoresin capsicum spray from his pocket.

While in the TAB section of the premises, the 18-year-old allegedly discharged the capsicum spray twice into the air.

This allegedly caused staff and patrons to suffer coughing fits and burning sensations in their throats inducing elderly patrons inside the venue at the time.

The alleged incident unfolded at Hotel Mosman.

Venue owner Brendon Barry said the incident was allegedly being filmed before those alleged offenders left the venue on foot.

The venue was able to track down the name of the 18-year-old from entry registration data.

The teen later self-reported to police and was arrested and charged.

He has been granted conditional bail and is due to appear in Manly Local Court later this month.

A NSW Police spokesman said the teenager’s phone has been seized by officers.

The capsicum spray has also been seized and is currently undergoing forensic testing to determine its origins.