Manitoba RCMP are investigating after receiving a report of hazing involving a rural hockey team earlier this year.
Police say Pembina Valley RCMP received a report of a hazing incident in Winnipeg in January.
RCMP would not confirm or deny that the reported hazing took place, only that they are investigating.
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Winnipeg police say the investigation was initiated by RCMP and they have assisted with some local issues.
A francophone school division that oversees 24 schools in the province confirmed in a statement that some of its students were involved in the matter and it has launched its own internal investigation.
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The Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine says it does not tolerate hazing or any other abuse, and is working to provide support to the students and families involved.
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