Another teen charged in school threats investigation: HRP

A fifth teen has been arrested in relation to recent threats made against local schools.

Halifax Regional Police(HRP) says a 16-year-old is facing charges after a threat complaint at Citadel High School on May 2.

The teen is expected in youth court at a later date facing charges including mischief and uttering threats.

HRP said officers have now responded to 26 incidents of threats against local schools since April 1. Four other teens have also been charged.