The child can't be identified because he's a minor in the care of Manitoba's Métis Child and Family Services, which he has been for some time. He's reportedly been involved in increasingly violent crimes in recent months, including theft, arson, break-ins and a stabbing. Winnipeg police won't confirm any of the boy's alleged crimes, but they do say he's been on their radar for years. Manitoba's Child and Family Services Act doesn't allow for the detention of kids under the age of 12. (CBC)Unlike in Ontario, Alberta and Nova Scotia, Manitoba's Child and Family Services legislation doesn't allow authorities to detain kids under 12 in a secure facility.

Source: CBC News August 24, 2016 08:59 UTC