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16-year-old boy arrested for bringing gun to school, Toronto police say

Toronto police arrested a 16-year-old Tuesday morning after he allegedly brought a gun to school. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Toronto police say a 16-year-old boy has been arrested after he allegedly brought a gun to school Tuesday morning.

Police said officers were called to a school in the area of Silverview and Bowerbank drives in North York around 11 a.m. after someone reported seeing a gun.

Officers say they arrived on the scene, located the teen — who allegedly had the gun in his backpack — and arrested him.

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Police later said the gun was a replica handgun.

No injuries were reported.

There is no word as to whether any charges have been laid.

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