The teenager who pleaded not guilty after being accused of stabbing two staff members at Charles P. Allen High School in March was released on bail on Wednesday.
A Halifax judge ruled the youth will remain under house arrest while being supervised by his parents, who posted a total of $100,000 in sureties to confirm that he will abide by the terms of his release.
The 15-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, is charged with two counts each of attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace, and carrying a concealed weapon.
In addition to being instructed to stay inside his parents’ home while he awaits a trial, with the exemption of a medical emergency or if he goes out accompanied by a parent or guardian, the youth is prohibited from being within 25 metres of the victims or the school where the incident took place.
He also faces a single count each of possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a weapon knowing it’s unauthorized, and mischief. Therefore, he’s banned from possessing of any type of weapon as part of his conditions.
Police responded to the Bedford-area school on March 20, the first day back after the spring break, following a weapons complaint. Two staff members had been stabbed and the student allegedly involved was also injured.
The teenager was found fit to stand stand trial in April.
A start date for the trial hasn’t been set.
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