RCMP in Chestermere say a youth has been charged with the assault of another youth after video of the alleged attack was posted on social media.
In a release issued late Thursday morning (Dec. 19) police said the assault is alleged to have taken place in a back alley in Chestermere.
RCMP said the video, which has been widely distributed on social media, is very disturbing to watch and they want to assure the public that enforcement action has been taken.
Global News has learned that this is the alley where the assault is alleged to have taken place, just a short distance away from Chestermere Lake Middle School.
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Global News has viewed the video, which shows a male youth repeatedly hitting and kicking a female youth.
“A 14-year-old boy was ultimately charged with assault, causing bodily harm as well as uttering threats,” said RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff.
“The individual who was taking the video themselves, they’ve been charged under the Chestermere anti-bullying bylaw and it’s a $500 ticket under that bylaw for offenses being committed there.”
RCMP say the 14-year-old youth charged with assault is scheduled to appear in court on February 20, 2025.