SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan's Ministry of Justice says a Crown prosecutor will be seeking to have a girl accused of setting her schoolmate on fire sentenced as an adult if she is convicted.
The 14-year-old faces four charges including attempted murder and arson.
A15-year-old victim was lit on fire on Sept. 5 at Evan Hardy Collegiate in Saskatoon and a teacher who tried to put out the flames was also injured.
A witness has said a girl poured liquid on another girl before setting her on fire in the school's hallway.
The victim's family has said she has a long recovery ahead.
The accused is set be back in provincial court on Oct. 25.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 27, 2024.
The Canadian Press
