Teen accused of stabbing during fight near Toronto high school: police

Toronto police say a 16-year-old boy has been charged with stabbing another teen during a large fight near a high school.

Police said about 30 youths got into an altercation outside Weston Collegiate Institute Tuesday afternoon, before the group moved toward nearby Ellis Avenue.

They say a 15-year-old boy was stabbed there and two other teens were also slightly injured in the fight.

The stabbing victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the suspect faces weapons and assault charges.

Toronto District School Board spokesperson Ryan Bird said the incident happened outside of school and after classes had ended.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the altercation or has video of the incident to contact the 12th Division.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 12, 2024.

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