The 14-year-old charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and arson was not in the courtroom. Judge Lisa Watson adjourned the case until next Wednesday. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)

By Mia Holowaychuk, CKOM News Staff

Bail hearing set for girl charged with Evan Hardy attempted murder

Sep 11, 2024 | 2:49 PM

The case of the 14-year-old girl facing charges after a 15-year-old girl was set on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate was back in court Wednesday morning.

The 14-year-old charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and arson was not in the courtroom. Judge Lisa Watson adjourned the case until next Wednesday.

The 14-year-old’s next appearance is expected to be next Wednesday morning for a bail hearing.

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Supporters of the 15-year-old victim attended the courtroom dressed in purple shirts, some with purple ribbons. Outside of the courthouse, they comforted one another.

According to her family, purple is the victim’s favourite colour. In a newsletter sent to the school, they invited students to wear purple on the first day back following the incident as a tribute.