Chilliwack RCMP says it is investigating an alleged assault of a girl after receiving a report on Nov. 8 and later receiving additional reports when videos circulated online.
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Chilliwack RCMP says it is investigating a disturbing incident in which a girl is alleged to have been physically assaulted and filmed after the video circulated on social media.
Officers said they received a report of an alleged assault that occurred on Nov. 8 and involved a group of youths and a female victim.
On Nov. 13, police said they received additional reports after videos began circulating online.
RCMP said the video shows a girl being approached from behind, then slapped, pushed and kicked before she drops to her knees and is repeatedly hit by multiple youths.
In the video described by police, the victim can be heard saying “I’m sorry” as she lies on the ground.
Police said they are investigating and working with the Chilliwack School District, while adding there is no indication the incident happened as part of a school activity or during school hours.
RCMP said investigators are trying to identify the youths involved and are aware that names and allegations are being shared on social media, but those cannot be relied upon as evidence.
In a news release, Cpl. Carmen Kiener, spokesperson for the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment, said: “This video is disturbing and has understandably raised concerns within our community,” adding that anyone with first-hand information—or who can help identify those involved—should contact police.
Police urged anyone with information to contact the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 and reference file #2026-50066.
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