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Knife used in high school altercation
Just after noon today (January 7), Cranbrook RCMP responded to a report of an incident involving a student being cut by a knife.
The subsequent investigation revealed two students had become involved in a physical altercation in a hallway at Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook. During the altercation, one student removed a knife from his pocket and swung it striking the other student in the face.
The victim was taken to the East Kootenay Regional Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. The alleged suspect was located near the school and taken into custody without incident.
The youth is currently in custody and police will be recommending charges of Assault with a Weapon.
S/Sgt. Dave Dubnyk advised both individuals are students at the school and police are working with school administration.
Cranbrook RCMP
