HALIFAX – A Nova Scotia man who was left paralyzed after being stabbed has spoken publicly for the first time since the attack.
Scott Jones of New Glasgow, N.S. wrote a message on Facebook Friday thanking people for an outpouring of support.
“I am absolutely overwhelmed by all of the love and support I have experienced by friends, family and even people I have not yet had the chance to meet yet,” said the message.”During this hard time it has been near impossible to look at the bad because I have been surrounded by so much good.”
Jones, 27, was paralyzed from the waist down after he was stabbed on Oct. 12.
The fiance of Jones’ sister said he believes the attack occurred because Jones is gay, but police said they have no evidence to indicate it was a hate crime, though they are still investigating.
Police arrested 19-year-old Shane Edward Matheson for the attack. He faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
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