‘Disturbing messages’: Teen arrested for social media threat against Brampton school
Published June 2, 2022 at 3:24 pm
Police say the investigation into “disturbing messages posted on social media indicating a threat to a school in the City of Brampton” has led to one arrest.
On Wednesday, June 1, police were made aware of several messages posted on social media that depicted a threat against a school in Brampton.
“Investigators determined that the threat was towards a school in the area of Mississauga Road and Bovaird Drive in Brampton,” said police.
Today (June 2), investigators arrested a 17-year-old male who has been charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.
He was held for a bail hearing and attended the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
The suspect’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
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In light of this incident, police are reminding the public that any threatening posts made on social media “regardless of the intention” will be investigated, and criminal charges may be laid.
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