The Toronto Police Service are reporting that a 14-year-old child has been arrested after a threat was made to Forest Hill Junior and Senior Public School.
According to TPS, it is alleged that a threat was made to the school and a 14-year-old was arrested and charged with Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm.
The child will attend court on April 20.
The Toronto Police Service said it is ‘reminding the public that any threat made to students, staff, and/or directed at schools, are taken seriously and criminal charges will be laid. Anyone who is made aware of a threat, whether verbal or online, is urged to call police immediately.”
No injuries were reported.
Forest Hill Jr. and Sr. Public School (JK-8) is a community school located in the Forest Hill neighbourhood. The school consists of two separate buildings, one of which was built in 1923, the other in 1938.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
