The RCMP say they’ve arrested a man in connection with alleged hate speech posted on social networks Telegram and X. An RCMP logo in shown on a vehicle in Montreal, on March 7, 2024. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi
A 17-year-old boy who allegedly intended to carry out an attack on behalf of the Islamic State is facing a new charge of assaulting a peace officer.
Federal prosecutor Marc Cigana told reporters at Montreal’s youth court that the alleged assault occurred at RCMP headquarters in Westmount, Que., after the teen was arrested on Aug. 20.
