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Man, 35, Arrested in Targeted Assault on Student at Langford Middle School

Police describe the case as an isolated, targeted attack with no continuing risk to students or staff.

Overview

  • Officers were called just before 9 a.m. to Spencer Middle School in Langford and arrived within minutes.
  • Investigators say a man entered school property, assaulted a boy and fled before police arrived.
  • A 35-year-old suspect was located shortly afterward, arrested and remanded pending a Nov. 14 court appearance.
  • The student received medical care for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
  • RCMP say the suspect and victim are not related, and they ask anyone with information to contact police as the investigation continues.