Fight between Mounties, teens, in Prince Rupert, B.C., sparks internal probe
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — RCMP in Prince Rupert, B.C., have launched an internal investigation after cellphone video surfaced online apparently revealing a confrontation between officers and two teenagers.
Police in the north coast city confirm in a news release that they responded to reports of a fight in progress shortly before 1 a.m. on Nov. 12.
An ambulance was called when officers found an injured 16-year-old boy but they also say the teen became combative and tried to fight the attendants and police.
According to police, an 18-year-old female bystander joined the fight and was taken into custody.