Saskatoon

Teen arrested after threat allegations at Saskatoon high school

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly making threats against a Saskatoon high school.

Police called to Tommy Douglas Collegiate Monday morning

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Saskatoon police have arrested a 16-year-old boy after threat allegations at Tommy Douglas Collegiate. (Albert Couillard/CBC)

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly making threats against a Saskatoon high school.

Police were called to Tommy Douglas Collegiate at around 9:30 a.m. CST. When they arrived, staff told them students had reported seeing threats on social media.

Officers found a backpack containing  an airsoft pellet gun near the school. The teen was found in a park west of the school and was arrested.

Charges are pending against the teen.

No one was hurt.