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RCMP charge five people with attempted murder after N.S. stabbing

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Nova Scotia RCMP say they have charged five people with attempted murder after a stabbing in Eskasoni.

Police said a 19-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after being stabbed on Shore Road early Tuesday morning.

RCMP arrested four people throughout the day and held them in custody overnight, according to a news release.

Police say 18-year-old Andon Francis and three male youths were charged with attempted murder. They are set to appear in Sydney Provincial Court Friday.

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On Thursday, the RCMP said officers arrested another male youth on Wednesday. The youth was also charged with attempted murder and is set to appear in court Thursday.

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With this latest arrest, police say all five people involved in the stabbing have now been taken into custody and charged.

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