A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl in Quadeville, Ontario. This development follows initial police suspicions of an animal attack, which were disproven by DNA tests. The incident, which occurred on June 24, has deeply shocked the tiny community, which had been under a safety caution from the OPP for over two weeks. The community is now rallying to support the victim and her family.
Shock in tiny Quadeville after teen accused of attempting to murder girl
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl in Quadeville, Ontario. This development follows initial police suspicions of an animal attack, which were disproven by DNA tests. The incident, which occurred on June 24, has deeply shocked the tiny community, which had been under a safety caution from the OPP for over two weeks. The community is now rallying to support the victim and her family.
Trending- 1 June 24: Eight-year-old girl found with serious injuries in Quadeville; OPP issues safety caution, suspects animal attack.
- 2 Earlier this week (before July 11): 17-year-old boy charged with attempted murder and sexual assault.
- 3 Wednesday (before July 11): Test results reveal no animal DNA on the girl.
- 4 Thursday (July 10): Wanda Resmer interviewed; community held bake sale; OPP spokesperson Bill Dickson states safety warning no longer needed.
- 5 Saturday (July 12): Community dinner held, raising over $6,000; OPP holding a town hall.
- 6 Later date: Accused due back in court.
- Shock and heartbreak in the small community.
- Community rallying to support the victim and her family.
- Ongoing legal proceedings for the accused.
- Police safety warning lifted.
What: A 17-year-old boy was charged with attempted murder and sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl.
When: Girl found injured on June 24; charges laid 'earlier this week'; test results obtained Wednesday; community events held Thursday and Saturday; OPP town hall Saturday afternoon.
Where: Quadeville, Ontario (part of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan township), Renfrew County. The girl was taken to CHEO in Ottawa.
Why: The boy is accused of the assault. Initial police investigation suspected an animal attack, but DNA tests disproved this, leading to the charges.
How: The girl was found with serious injuries. Police investigated, issued safety cautions, and eventually laid charges after forensic evidence. The community is responding with support efforts, including a bake sale and dinner.