Update:
Barrie police say a second youth has been arrested in connection with a fight near Bear Creek Secondary School on Tuesday.
Police allege the 15-year-old had a weapon, which investigators had said was described as a sheathed machete.
The teen was arrested on Thursday and has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault causing bodily harm, two counts of assault with a weapon, and one count of disguise with intent.
The investigation is ongoing.
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One youth was arrested and charged after an altercation near Bear Creek Secondary School on Tuesday afternoon.
Barrie Police say just after noon, school staff reported a group of individuals who had come to the school for a pre-arranged fight. Some of them were reportedly wearing balaclavas.
Upon investigating, officers determined that several male youths gathered in a wooded area nearby, by had left prior to police arrival. It's also believed that one individual was armed with a sheathed machete.
A 17-year-old male from Barrie suffered minor injuries as a result of the altercation, but did not seek medical attention.
Eventually, a 15-year-old Barrie male was arrested and charged with assault.
Police say they are working to identify other individuals that were involved, including the one that was armed.
Additionally, it's believed that it was an isolated incident and there is no risk to public safety.
