Stabbing victim in Maisonette, N.B., able to flee, alleged attacker arrested

A 51-year-old man fled from a home after a stabbing in Maisonette, N.B., on Sunday.

RCMP say that an 18-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault and mischief in connection with the incident.

Police say that officers were called to a residence on Chaleur Street shortly after 1 a.m., and found a 51-year-old man who had suffered stab wounds.

The 51-year-old was able to leave the building and was transported to the hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect, who initially refused to cooperate with police, eventually came out of the home and was arrested two hours after police arrived.

Louis Remi Cormier appeared before a judge by way of a tele-remand and was charged with aggravated assault.

He was remanded into custody pending a bail hearing on Sept. 14.

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An additional charge of mischief was laid in Caraquet Provincial Court. He was sent for a 30-day psychiatric assessment and is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 9.

Police say their investigation is ongoing.