The Prince George RCMP are investigating an incident involving two youths fighting, which was caught on video.
Police say they’ve received an overwhelming number of reports of the fight over the weekend, and have since identified the youth.
Corporal Jennifer Cooper said they’re asking the public to stop sharing the video, as it’s making its way to social media platforms.
“We want to remind everyone that that is going to serve to revictimize those that are in the video, and those that know them and their family and friends for example.”
“Now that they’ve been identified and we have our investigation ongoing, we’re going to ask that people keep this information and the video to themselves.”
When it comes to recording crime or violence, Cooper says they’d like for people to call 9-1-1 right away, with a video being helpful with eye witness accounts.
She adds they don’t want people posting videos of crime or violence just for the glory of posting first.
Cooper noted this being a great time to review with their kids about internet safety and what to do in the case of a fight, sexting, and bullying.
Information on how to help kids and teens stay safe online can be found on the RCMP’s Online Safety page here.
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