Brampton Teen Girls Slap And Assault Police Officer

A video posted to social media shows a female officer on her knees being repeatedly struck by a girl, then attacked from behind by another as the first girl tries to get away.

 

Peel police Const. Fiona Thivierge confirmed the video, saying the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday as officers were investigating two female suspects for allegedly trespassing at a Brampton, Ont., high school.

 

She says a struggle broke out as one of the suspects was being arrested and that the officer received minor injuries.

 

A 15-year-old girl is charged with trespassing, obstructing police, assaulting police and assisting in an escape from lawful custody. A 16-year-old girl is charged with trespassing, assaulting police and escaping lawful custody.

 

The teens cannot be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.