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Goderich Teen Arrested For Bringing Weapon To School

A Goderich teen is facing charges after allegedly bringing an edged weapon to her high school.

Huron County Ontario Provincial Police say on Friday around 12:20pm, officers attended Goderich District Collegiate Institute (GDCI) on South St. after receiving a report that a student had brought a weapon to the school.

Another individual was assaulted on school grounds as well, but was not injured.

A 13-year-old girl was arrested at GDCI after she was allegedly found to be in possession of the edged weapon. She has since been charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.  The teen remains in police custody with a court appearance scheduled for Saturday.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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