WARNING: This story may be upsetting to some readers. Discretion is advised.
Five youths have now been charged in connection with a swarming attack that happened on Sept. 27 in Kelowna, B.C.
The BC Prosecution Service said the five youths, who cannot be identified due to their ages, appeared in the Kelowna court on Dec. 18.
The next court appearance for two of the young people is Friday at 2 p.m.
Get breaking National news
All five youths have a court appearance scheduled on Jan. 16, 2025.
In a video, obtained by Global News, the 13-year-old victim is swarmed and beaten unconscious. Young people standing around are yelling and filming the attack. When the girl was unconscious on the ground, some of the youths scooped dirt onto her head while she lay there.
The girl’s father previously confirmed to Global News that his daughter is recovering but it is a long process.
- Man charged after over 100 human skeletal remains found in Pennsylvania home
- Swiss prosecutors order detention of ski bar owner in deadly blaze probe
- New charges against man with al-Qaida ties as lawyer raises mental health concerns
- Nick Reiner’s lawyer withdraws from murder case during 2nd court appearance
Comments