Advertisement

Man suffers serious injuries following stabbing in North Kentville, one charged

RCMP were called to help an armed man on Sunday. File / Global News

A man from Weymouth, N.S., is facing charges after he allegedly stabbed a man and assaulted to officers in North Kentville early Wednesday morning.

Nova Scotia RCMP say they responded to the incident at a home on Charles Street at around 3:30 a.m.

Officers arrived to find a 21-year-old man suffering from serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.

READ MORE: Police looking to identify suspect after shots fired in Cole Harbour

Colton Leigh Thibault, 23, of Weymouth was arrested outside the home without incident. Police say he was brought to the New Minas RCMP detachment, where he allegedly assaulted two police officers.

As a result, Thibault has been charged with aggravated assault, two counts of assaulting a peace officer, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of probation.

Story continues below advertisement

He appeared in Kentville provincial court Thursday morning and was released on conditions. He’s scheduled to return to court on March 21.

READ MORE: Alarm system thwarts break and enter in New Minas: RCMP

Police say Thibault and the victim are known to each other.

Sponsored content

AdChoices