A Saskatoon teen accused of setting a 15-year-old girl on fire at Evan Hardy High School now faces an additional charge related to a teacher who was injured while putting out the fire.
The 14-year-old suspect was originally charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and arson after the Sept. 5 incident. A police resource officer who was at the school on a separate matter made the arrest.
On Sept. 18, Crown prosecutors added a charge of unlawfully causing bodily harm in connection with the injured teacher.
Fundraiser Support
A fundraiser has been set up for the teacher to help with medical costs, counselling, and other expenses during recovery. Nearly $30,000 has been raised as of Sept. 18.The injured teen was taken to hospital in Saskatoon and then transported to Edmonton for further care, according to the fundraiser.
Police said she suffered serious injuries. There was no word on whether the incident resulted in any property damage.
Suspect Fled
A 13-year-old student at the school who said she witnessed the incident saw two girls in the hallway, one of whom poured liquid on the head of the other. Within seconds, a fire was ignited and spread from the victim’s hair and face to her shoulders, back, and stomach, the witness said.The witness said she and the victim both screamed for help while the suspect ran from the scene. Teachers came out of classrooms to help and told the victim to drop and roll on the ground.
One teacher took off his jacket and tried to put out the flames, and other staff helped using articles of clothing.
