Niagara police identify student who posted rumor of violence at school

Niagara police have found the 14-year-old student who admitted to publishing a social media post that caused concern in local schools.

A Snapchat post circulated Wednesday claiming a teenage boy was threatening to stab students.

Investigators have learned a 14-year-old high school student created the post after hearing a rumor from a friend about an individual planning to stab students.

The friend, a 16-year-old high school student, alleged to have heard the unconfirmed rumor.

Officers said no arrests are expected at this time.

Police from the Welland-Port Colborne district and the Cyber Crime Unit continue to investigate.

They said there is currently no threat to the public or schools.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1023300.