Four suspects in an alleged sexual assault at a Lethbridge high school have been released from custody, October 11, 2023. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Suspects in Lethbridge high school sex assault released from custody with conditions

Oct 11, 2023 | 11:08 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A group of teenagers accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student will be unable to attend their own school.

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has provided an update on an investigation at Chinook High School.

The LPS said the four male suspects, two of whom are aged 17 and two who are 16, have made their first court appearances and have been released from custody. Their releases came with several conditions, including not having contact with the victim and not attending Chinook High School or its grounds.

This stems from an incident on October 3, 2023, as police say a 16-year-old boy was allegedly forcibly confined and sexually assaulted in a locker room at the school after the regular school hours.

According to the LPS, the incident involved members of the school’s football program and everyone involved were known to each other.

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They say this was not a random incident and that there is no evidence to suggest any ongoing risk to other students.

Police obtained and executed a search warrant at the school on October 4 and seized a weapon, although the type of weapon was not disclosed.

On October 10, officers attended the school once again and apprehended three suspects without incident. The fourth suspect turned himself in at the police station.

All four suspects are charged with sexual assault with a weapon, assault with a weapon, and unlawful confinement. As they are all under the age of 18, their names cannot be released due to provisions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The suspects are next scheduled to appear in court on October 25, 2023.

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