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RCMP won’t investigate after 18-year-old girl reportedly rushed from 24 Sussex Drive

RCMP won’t investigate after 18-year-old girl reportedly rushed from 24 Sussex Drive

An Ottawa ambulance rushed a young girl from the home of the prime minister over the weekend after the teenager reportedly suffered severe intoxication during an event at the premises.

The RCMP confirmed to Yahoo Canada News they were aware Ottawa EMS attended 24 Sussex Drive – the official residence of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his family – but said the incident would not be investigated by police.

"The RCMP's role is to ensure the personal protection of the (prime minister) and his family. The RCMP is also responsible for security at their official residence," a spokesperson wrote in an email.

"This was a medical call and not a police matter. It did not involve any of our protectees."

The Ottawa Paramedic Service told the Globe and Mail that an 18-year-old girl was taken by ambulance from 22 Sussex Drive to hospital after suffering "possible alcohol intoxication" at an event.

Legal drinking age in Ontario is 19. The Harpers have two children: 14-year-old Rachel and 17-year-old Benjamin, who is set to turn 18 later this year.

A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office declined to comment.