Three students were arrested following an incident in which a Peel police officer was assaulted at a Brampton high school last week.
On Thursday, November 9, at 9:50 a.m., police was called to Cardinal Leger Secondary School by the principal for a report of an officer being assaulted by students.
Police say that the 22 Division youth investigator officer involved was present at the school to investigate a matter at the request of the principal in accordance with the Local Police School Board Protocol.
While the officer was speaking with the Principal, a disturbance occurred in the cafeteria. The officer identified herself as a member of Peel Regional Police and attempted to assist in breaking up the fight. Several students struck the officer multiple times.
Officers identified three female students (two aged 15 and one 17-year-old) believed to be involved and they were then taken into custody.
A general provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Y.C.J.A.) prohibits the release of the name of a Young Person and, therefore, the identities of the Young Persons charged in this investigation are protected.
This remains an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information can call investigators from the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121, extension 2233. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
