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Eskasoni RCMP charge two with attempted murder
Eskasoni RCMP has charged two males with attempted murder following a disturbance in Eskasoni.
On May 12 at about 1:30 a.m., Eskasoni RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance on John Paul’s Lane in Eskasoni. Upon arrival, officers observed six people engaged in an altercation outside a home; two of the people were in possession of a baseball bat.
Officers quickly calmed the situation and dispersed the group, at which time they located a man on lying on the ground. The 37-year-old Eskasoni man was suffering serious facial injuries and was transported to hospital by EHS.
As the investigation continued, officers located a 32-year-old Eskasoni man, who was suffering from a head injury, however he did not require medical treatment.
All of the people involved in the altercation were known to each other.
Between 5:30 and 6 a.m., Eskasoni RCMP arrested an 18-year-old male and a 17-year-old youth in relation to the incident. Both were remanded into custody and will appear in Sydney Provincial Court on Monday, May 15.
Eighteen-year-old Gemini Paul of Eskasoni has been charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Assault with a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon and Uttering Threats.
The 17-year-old youth has been charged with Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Eskasoni RCMP at 902-379-2822. 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.
