A sentencing hearing is taking place for a 16-year-old girl who admitted to attempting to murder her former friend by setting her on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate in Saskatoon. The incident occurred during lunchtime in September 2024 and stemmed from a friendship that had devolved into obsession and threats.

Court details revealed the shocking nature of the attack, where the convicted teen used lighter fluid to ignite her former friend, causing severe burns that melted skin from the victim's arms and fused her backpack to her clothing. The incident not only inflicted life-altering injuries on the 15-year-old victim but also resulted in the attacker being charged with unlawfully causing bodily harm to a teacher who intervened to assist the victim.

Due to protections under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, neither the identities of the victim nor the offender can be disclosed. This case highlights serious issues surrounding youth violence and the criminal justice system's handling of juvenile offenders in Canada, raising questions about prevention and support for at-risk youth.