Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Morgan Lowrie
Publication Date: August 29, 2025 - 14:39
Montreal teen charged in terror case faces new charge of assaulting a peace officer, Crown says
August 29, 2025
A 17-year-old boy who allegedly intended to carry out an attack on behalf of the Islamic State is facing a new charge of assaulting a peace officer, a federal Crown prosecutor said Friday.
Prosecutor Marc Cigana told reporters at Montreal’s youth court that the alleged assault occurred at RCMP headquarters in Westmount, Que., after the teen was arrested on Aug. 20.
“The charge is a charge of assaulting a police officer in the fulfilment of his duties causing bodily harm,” Cigana said.
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