Police have charged two teenage boys with possession of a weapon after they allegedly brought a hatchet and knife to a school Friday.

According to a release, Hamilton police received a call in the afternoon of Oct. 11 about a 17- and 18-year-old who brought the bladed weapons to Glendale Secondary School in the east end of Hamilton.

The incident came following an online feud between two youths. Police say the youth arrested came to the school with his adult friend just after 2:45 p.m.

"They were not able to find the person they were looking for and there were no assaults that took place," police said. "The two male suspects did show the weapons to other students who were still at the school."

When school staff told suspects police had been called, they ran, but were later arrested.

The incident comes days after 14-year-old Devan Bracci-Selvey was stabbed to death, allegedly by another 14-year-old, behind Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School.

The two males, both from Hamilton, are each charged with possession of a weapon and carrying a concealed weapon. The 17-year-old is also charged with "threatening" and the 18-year-old is also charged with breach of release conditions.

Police say consequences for bringing a weapon to school can include arrest, criminal charges, suspension or expulsion.

"We ask families to talk with their children about the seriousness of bringing weapons to school," police said in the release. "If your child is aware of a threat, contact police or inform your school principal immediately."

Anyone looking to submit information about a crime anonymously can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

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