A 14-year-old girl has been charged after a 15-year-old student was set on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate in Saskatoon. The charges include attempted murder, aggravated assault, and arson.The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on September 5, when the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) were called to the school for an assault and fire. The SPS said a Grade 9 girl was allegedly set on fire, and a teacher stepped in to extinguish the flames.The 15-year-old victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to police reports.The 14-year-old appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court on September 6.Police continue investigating the incident, but they think the suspect acted alone.No further details have been released at this time about the victim’s condition or the possible motive.This incident has shocked the school community and support services have been made available to students and staff.
A 14-year-old girl has been charged after a 15-year-old student was set on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate in Saskatoon. The charges include attempted murder, aggravated assault, and arson.The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on September 5, when the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) were called to the school for an assault and fire. The SPS said a Grade 9 girl was allegedly set on fire, and a teacher stepped in to extinguish the flames.The 15-year-old victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to police reports.The 14-year-old appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court on September 6.Police continue investigating the incident, but they think the suspect acted alone.No further details have been released at this time about the victim’s condition or the possible motive.This incident has shocked the school community and support services have been made available to students and staff.
