**** RCMP Media Release
Man arrested after stabbing in Antigonish
Antigonish County District RCMP have arrested a man after a stabbing in downtown Antigonish.
At approximately 3 a.m. this morning, RCMP officers responded to a report of a stabbing on College St. Upon arrival at the scene, they learned two men had been involved in an altercation before one stabbed the other. The victim was transported to hospital by EHS with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and has since been released.
A 22-year-old man has been charged with Aggravated Assault. He has been released from custody on conditions and will appear in Antigonish Provincial Court on May 17 at 9:30 a.m.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Antigonish RCMP at 902-863-6500. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
