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Young man charged with attempted murder

MILLBROOK, N.S. – Nova Scotia RCMP say a young man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly ran over a 17-year-old boy with his vehicle several times.

Police say 19-year-old Doug Probert of Onslow has been charged in connection with the alleged incident at a business plaza in Millbrook on Thursday evening.

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The Mounties say Probert was allegedly involved in an altercation with the teen before running over him with his vehicle.

Police say the victim remains in a Halifax hospital with serious injuries.

Probert is scheduled to appear in Truro provincial court on Monday.

RCMP are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact police.

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