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Aggravated assault charges laid against 18-year-old in Regina

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After a weapons incident, 18-year-old Kevin Billings-Barth of Regina has been charged with aggravated assault.

Just before 2 p.m. Monday, Regina Police Service (RPS) were dispatched to the area of 12th Avenue and Albert Street after receiving reports of two males in a fight.

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Police found a 41-year-old male at the intersection of 12th Avenue and Angus Street who appeared to have been stabbed.

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The victim was taken to hospital after being assisted by a member of the public.

Police found the 18-year-old suspect shortly after and recovered an edged weapon they believe to have been used in the assault.

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Billings-Barth made his first court appearance in Provincial Court on Tuesday.

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