Boy accused of hitting officer taken to youth centre
A 12-year-old boy accused of attempted murder against a Toronto police officer has been moved to a youth centre following surgery. Two other minors are also facing charges related to the incident involving a stolen vehicle in East York.
Why it matters
The case highlights rising concerns regarding youth involvement in violent crime and the legal complexities of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
A 12-year-old boy charged with the attempted murder of a Toronto officer has been transferred to a youth centre after undergoing surgery, the province’s police watchdog says, while charges have been against two more children, another 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy, involved in the incident.
The report provides a factual account of police and SIU statements without emotive language or editorializing.
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