A youth has been arrested following a stabbing near Orillia Secondary School on Wednesday afternoon.
At about 1:25 p.m., officers responded to a report of an altercation off school property between two youths, one of whom was sent to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Police set up a containment of the area and found the suspect, who was taken into custody without incident.
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Orillia Secondary School and Samuel de Champlain Elementary School were put on a hold-and-secure as a precaution during the search.
There is no ongoing threat to student or public safety.
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Police are withholding the suspect’s identity since they are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
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