UPDATE: Youth who allegedly brought knife to school appears in court
UPDATE: The 14-year-old youth who allegedly brought a knife to Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate made his first court appearance this morning.
The boy appeared in Melfort Provincial Court today, accompanied by family members. The appearance was brief, however, as the matter was adjourned until April 10. The youth is not currently held in custody.
The youth is facing a charge of assault with a weapon, RCMP said, after he allegedly brought a knife to the school March 8, one of two recent incidents at MUCC. The 16-year-old youth charged with uttering threats in connection with the other incident is set to make his next appearance April 24.
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