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Update 12:15 p.m.: The hold and secure at Bay View High School in Upper Tantallon has been lifted. Officers are still at the location, continuing with the investigation.
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UPDATE – RCMP officers remain at Bay View High School in Upper Tantallon, which is now in hold and secure. Two more youths arrested. Officers learned that 3 youths had an altercation outside the school which moved inside, where an irritant was deployed. Avoid the area.
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Unfolding event at Bay View High School – Upper Tantallon
At approximately 9:30 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to an incident, at Bay View High School in Upper Tantallon, where an irritant was deployed in the school. The school has been placed on lock down. Officers have one youth in custody. No serious injuries have been reported. Parents are asked to stay away from the school at this time.
EHS is on scene. Some students and staff have been affected by the irritant.
