School bus stop sign. Photo provided by Ontario Provincial Police.School bus stop sign. Photo provided by Ontario Provincial Police.
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Teen charged after 'hate-motivated' altercation on school bus

South Bruce OPP have charged a teen for allegedly assaulting another youth with a weapon on a school bus.

Police responded to a report of an altercation on a bus in Arran-Elderslie on November 20 around 4:45 p.m.

According to OPP, witnesses said the accused brandished an edged weapon and used racial slurs towards the victim.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged a 17-year-old with assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon, uttering threats, intimidation and public incitement of hatred.

The suspect's identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

OPP is asking anyone with information to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. Those that wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca.

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