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CBC
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Sword attack at Brandon high school was racially motivated act of hate, police say
Social Sharing WARNING: This story contains graphic details of violence and injuries. The sword attack at a Brandon high school last week was a targeted and racially motivated assault, police say. "The offender planned the attack and the perpetration of violence against targets chosen specifically based on race — targeting people of colour and immigrants. It was a deliberate, senseless, targeted act of hate," Chief Tyler Bates said in a statement posted on the police service's Facebook page on Friday. "This is disturbing and no one should ever fear for their safety because of the colour of their skin, and no child should be made to feel unsafe in a place of learning. There is no place in our community for racism, hate or violence of any kind." Chinonso Onuke, 15, is recovering after the attack on June 10 left him with wounds on his hands, chest and thigh. Seven of his fingers were nearly severed as he fought off the attacker in a hallway at Neelin High School. A 16-year-old fellow student has been charged with multiple offences, including attempted murder. "The investigation is complex and ongoing, but at this early juncture, we have uncovered a significant amount of evidence that indicates the suspect's political and racial ideologies were motivating factors in this crime. These findings reinforce the gravity and intent behind the attack," Bates wrote. "We understand the deep concern this incident has caused. The mortal danger encountered at Neelin High School has affected us all but has united Brandonites in resilience, kindness and opposition to racism and hatred." In an interview with CBC News earlier this week, Onuke said his attacker was wearing a long black trench coat, a hat and a mask with a long beak. At first, he thought it was a costume — until the teen pulled out a jagged sword and lunged at him, striking him in his stomach. Onuke fought off the attack and ran to the school office. The school was immediately put into lockdown. Police were called at 1:15 p.m., and by 1:22 p.m., the 16-year-old was in custody. Officers used a stun gun to subdue and disarm him. Onuke was rushed to Winnipeg for more than 10 hours of emergency surgery. In his Facebook post, Bates reiterated what he said at a news conference the day after the attack — that the emergency planning the police service has undertaken with the Brandon School Division, the established relationship between school liaison officers and students, and the rapid swift action of the responding officers "prevented mass casualty." However, it is clear there remains work to do to further enhance and improve safety within Brandon schools, the post said. "We will continue working with our partners in education, mental health and community organizations to ensure that our schools remain safe and inclusive spaces for everyone," he wrote. "We recognize the lasting emotional impact this has had and will continue to have on all those involved, and we are committed to supporting them through every step of the healing process."
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Accused in Brandon sword attack ordered to have mental health assessment
The exterior of Neelin High School in Brandon, Man., pictured on June 11, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News) The student accused in a Brandon high school sword attack has been ordered to undergo a mental health assessment. A 16-year-old student at Neelin High School in Brandon was arrested and charged last week after he allegedly brought a sword to school and attacked a fellow student. The victim, Chinonso Onuke, suffered multiple injuries, including wounds to his chest, abdomen and leg, which required emergency surgery. The accused's lawyer, Robert Harrison, confirmed to CTV News Wednesday that a provincial judge in Brandon ordered a forensic assessment for his client on Tuesday to learn if he is suffering from any psychological or mental health disorders. The assessment is to be done in 30 days. Meanwhile, Brandon police said it is still working with the Crown to determine if any additional charges will be laid. 'Significant material disclosure has been made to the Crown Attorney's Office, inclusive of statements and digital evidence, a thorough analysis by the Crown's Office of the investigative materials is underway,' Brandon Police Chief Tyler Bates said in an email to CTV News. 'The collective assessment of the evidence disclosed to the Crown Attorney's Office will dictate whether any additional charges are warranted. We continue to work in close collaboration with the Crown to assess all available evidence.' Police confirmed the teenager is still in custody. He has been charged with attempted murder, uttering threats, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and disguise with intent. The charges haven't been tested in court.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
CTV National News: Student lucky to be alive following sword attack at Manitoba high school
A student was seriously injured after a 16-year-old stabbed them multiple times with a sword at a Brandon, Manitoba high school. Alex Karpa reports.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Thunderstorms could bring large hail, gusty winds to parts of Manitoba: ECCC
Colleen Bready has your current conditions and updated weather forecast for June 18, 2025. Multiple communities in Manitoba are under a severe thunderstorm watch. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued the watch Wednesday afternoon, which includes a number of southwestern communities, including Brandon, Virden and Russell. 'Conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and strong, gusty winds,' ECCC said in the bulletin. Toonie sized hail and wind gusts exceeding 90 km/h are also possible, ECCC said. In addition to southwest Manitoba, the Parklands region and southeast Saskatchewan are also under the watch.
Leader Live
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- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Actress and author Joan Collins joins Michael Brandon for memoir release
The 92-year-old former Dynasty star joined US actor Brandon, 80, who played detective James Dempsey in the 1980s ITV crime drama, at Waterstones in London's King's Road, where he was releasing his book That's All I'm Sayin'. Dame Joan wore white trousers and a white top, with her outfit completed with a white jacket featuring flamingos and palm trees, while Brandon, who is married to Glynis Barber, 69, who played his onscreen wife Harriet Makepeace in Dempsey And Makepeace, wore a blue shirt and brown trousers. Barber was also in attendance at the event, where she wore white pinstriped trousers and a black top, actress Cherie Lunghi, who competed in the 2008 series of Strictly Come Dancing, was at the launch too, where she wore a green dress. Former Rolling Stones bass player Bill Wyman also joined Brandon at the event wearing an England cricket jacket, striped shirt and grey trousers. At the Waterstones launch, Brandon signed copies of his book and met with fans, who queued across the store to see him. Running from January 1985 to November 1986, Dempsey And Makepeace saw Harriet, an elegant British noblewoman, and James, a working-class New York detective, pair up to fight crime as part of an elite armed unit of the Metropolitan Police in London. Brandon and South African-born star Barber married in 1989, three years after the show's conclusion, despite their characters never getting together, although Harriet implies that she is in love with James in the show's final episode, which was directed by Brandon himself.
