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UPDATE @ 2:10 P.M.: Belleville Police say an out of town student was removed from a rugby game in Belleville after reports that he may have a firearm with him.
City Police responded to a rugby tournament at St. Theresa Secondary school, following the call on Friday around 2:00 p.m. and found the student in posession of a pellet gun.
The student, who wasn’t identified, was turned over to guardians and the investigation is ongoing, with no charges laid yet.
The BPS is reminding the public that it’s never a good idea to bring a pellet gun, or any replica firearm to a public area and that those items are meant to be used on private property, under controlled conditions.
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Several police vehicles showed up at a rugby tournament in Belleville on Friday.
St. Theresa Secondary was hosting the tournament and during an afternoon game, several city police cruisers arrived on scene.
Officers removed a young person from the game, however no charges have yet been laid.
Staff and a local school have been notified and the investigation continues.
We are awaiting comment from Belleville Police.
