Montreal teen accused of stabbing teacher charged with attempted murder; Crown seeking adult sentence

Crown prosecutor Mélanie Rose also filed an application with the court to sentence the 16-year-old boy as an adult if he is found guilty at trial.

The youth, who cannot be identified due to his age, appeared at the Montreal courthouse Friday morning following the attack the previous day, which sent John F. Kennedy High School into lockdown and worried parents rushing to the building.

He was also charged with aggravated assault, possession of a dangerous weapon and possession of a concealed weapon.

Crown prosecutor Mélanie Rose also filed an application with the court to sentence the teen as an adult if he is found guilty at trial.

The boy was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.