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UPDATE: Winnipeg police called on scene to River East Collegiate Tuesday afternoon

Police on scene at River East Collegiate after reports of a dispute Monday afternoon.

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg police were called on scene to River East Collegiate Tuesday afternoon.

Police remain tight lipped on what happened, but have said there was a “dispute” at the school involving youths, and one person is in custody.

A letter from the principal was sent to students of River East Collegiate Tuesday after the incident. The letter claims someone was seen near the school with a weapon. Police were were called and the individual was taken into the custody. The person is not a student at River East Collegiate.

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Winnipeg police issued a news release Tuesday afternoon that said they responded to the area at approximately 10:40 a.m. after reports of two males arguing. It was reported that one of the males had a knife.

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A 16-year-old male was taken into custody and a knife was seized. He was charged with possessing a weapon.

No one was injured in the incident.

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