RCMP is investigating a video showing a group of young girls assaulting a lone girl in Chilliwack after it was circulated online.
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RCMP is investigating an online video showing several young girls physically attacking one lone girl in Chilliwack after the footage was circulated through social media.
Police say the attack was first reported to RCMP on Nov. 8, but they had limited information at the time. The video shows five or six young girls circle another girl, shout at her, and begin assaulting her.
In the footage, RCMP says a girl approaches from behind and slaps, pushes and kicks the victim. The victim then drops to her knees and is repeatedly hit by multiple girls.
RCMP says the victim can be heard saying “I’m sorry” as she lies on the ground. The video also shows one girl jumping on the victim with knees first and punching her in the face, while several girls take turns running up to the victim and assaulting her.
On Nov. 13, RCMP received more information after the video was seen on additional social media accounts. Investigators say they are now investigating and working with the Chilliwack School District.
Police say the attack did not happen during school hours and that they are trying to identify the girls involved. They are asking anyone who witnessed the assault to come forward.
Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment spokesperson Cpl. Carmen Kiener said, “This video is disturbing and has understandably raised concerns within our community,” adding, “We need anyone with first-hand information, who was present during the incident, or who can help identify those involved to contact police.”
RCMP notes that while names have been leaked on social media, officers need actual witnesses to follow up. People with information are asked to contact Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 and reference file #2026-50066.
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