RCMP investigates violent threats against a high school student in B.C.

FORT ST. JOHN — Mounties are investigating what they describe as “violent threats” alleged to be targeted at a student at a high school in Fort St. John in northeastern B.C.

RCMP say officers began their investigation on Sunday following reports from the victim.

Investigator say both parties involved are known to one another and they have spoken with those involved.

Police say they are working with the school and the district to help alleviate concerns among students and families following the reported threats, although they don’t describe the nature of those threats.