A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon of an eight-year-old child in Quadeville, Ontario. Police initially suspected an animal attack but recent testing revealed no animal DNA. The victim remains under medical care. The suspect was arrested on Tuesday and is in custody pending a court appearance. A town hall meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, in Quadeville to address community concerns.
Teen charged in horrific attack on Ontario child police initially attributed to an animal
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon of an eight-year-old child in Quadeville, Ontario. Police initially suspected an animal attack but recent testing revealed no animal DNA. The victim remains under medical care. The suspect was arrested on Tuesday and is in custody pending a court appearance. A town hall meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, in Quadeville to address community concerns.
Trending- 1 June 24: Eight-year-old victim reported in Quadeville
- 2 Shortly after midnight June 25: Victim found with life-threatening injuries
- 3 Police initially warn parents of possible animal attack
- 4 Tuesday (July 8): 17-year-old suspect arrested and charged
- 5 Wednesday (July 9): OPP media release states recent testing revealed no traces of animal DNA
- 6 Saturday, July 12: Town hall meeting scheduled in Quadeville
- Victim remains under medical care
- Suspect remains in custody pending a court appearance
- Police scheduled a town hall meeting to address community questions and concerns
- Police initially warned parents near the rural eastern Ontario town to 'keep children indoors or under close supervision'
What: A 17-year-old boy was charged with attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon of a person under 16 years old. The victim is an eight-year-old child who sustained life-threatening injuries. Police initially suspected an animal attack but later found no animal DNA.
When: The victim was reported on the night of June 24, and found shortly after midnight the following morning. The suspect was arrested and charged on Tuesday (July 8, 2025, given the article date of July 10, 2025). A town hall meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 12.
Where: Quadeville, Ontario, southeast of Barry’s Bay and about 170 km away from Ottawa.
Why: Not explicitly stated, but the charges imply a deliberate act by the suspect.
How: The attack occurred, causing life-threatening injuries to the child. Police investigated, including DNA testing of samples from the victim's wounds, which revealed no traces of animal DNA, leading to the arrest and charges.