No charges for Whitehorse student accused of sexual assault: RCMP

Yukon RCMPsay no charges will belaid against a male high school student in Whitehorse who was alleged to have been sexually harassing or assaulting his peers.

In a news release on Thursday, police said they launched their investigation after learning of allegations made against a male student at the school, and in online posts.

The release says the police investigation is nowcomplete.

Police also looked into reports of threats that had been made against the male student.

"Supports were put in place for all involved," the release says.

RCMP say they encourage anyone to report allegations made on social media aboutsexualized violence. Victims should call police and can also callthe Sexualized Assault Support Line at1-844-967-7275.