RCMP in B.C. move carefully on assault claim involving child victim, youth suspect
Apr 6, 2021 | 12:55 PM
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SURREY, B.C. — RCMP say they are working with a child and youth advocacy centre in Surrey, B.C., as they investigate a sexual assault involving a child under 12 and a suspect who is just 13 years old.
A statement from Surrey RCMP says its special victims unit is working with staff from Sophie’s Place to respond to the assault.
The assault is alleged to have happened Monday in a city park.
Police say the suspect is not seriously physically hurt but is upset and its victim services department is involved.
