Saskatoon Teen Accused of Setting Girl on Fire Now Charged Over Teacher’s Injury

Published on September 19, 2024

A Saskatoon teen accused of setting a 15-year-old girl on fire at Evan Hardy High School now faces an additional charge related to a teacher who was injured while putting out the fire. The 14-year-old suspect was originally charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and arson after the Sept. 5 incident. A police resource officer who was at the school on a separate matter made the arrest. On Sept. 18, Crown prosecutors added a charge of unlawfully causing bodily harm in connection with the injured teacher. The teen, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, will be back in court on Sept. 26....

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