Teenager charged in terror case faces new charge of assaulting a peace officer: Crown

By Canadian Press on August 29, 2025.

MONTREAL — 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.

The charge states that the officer suffered bodily harm.

The youth, who cannot be named because he is a minor, is also facing charges of providing or making available property or services for terrorist purposes; participating in the activity of a terrorist group; and facilitating a terrorist activity.

He appeared in court today wearing a white dress shirt and flanked by three security personnel.

The Crown has objected to his release, and the case returns to court Sept. 12.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 29, 2025.

Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press