An update from RCMP states Airdrie RCMP, Fire and EMS are no longer on scene at the Airdrie middle school where an altercation occurred involving bear spray.
The altercation took place outside, near Ecole Airdrie Middle School, around approximately 12:54 p.m.
An investigation is ongoing.
The altercation involved a small group of youth who do not attend the middle school.
A number of middle school students were outside during the altercation, stated the initial report. Students were not directly sprayed but were treated on scene by emergency personnel and school staff.
Approximately thirty-seven students were treated. Police asked parents not to attend the school and follow their normal student pick-up procedures.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
See original report.
