Youth charged with attempted murder in Kings County

January 21, 2020
Cambridge, Kings County, Nova Scotia

News release

At 9:20 p.m. on January 20, Kings District RCMP was called to a disturbance at a residence in Cambridge, Kings county. Police were told a youth stabbed a man with a knife. RCMP officers arrived at the home and arrested the 15-year-old youth without incident, then assisted the injured man.

The 15-year-old male youth from Cambridge has been charged with:

  • Attempted Murder
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Assault
  • Uttering Threats
  • Breach of Conditions

The victim was transported to hospital for treatment of what is believed to be serious but non life-threatening injuries. The accused was held in custody overnight and is appearing in Kentville Provincial Court today. The investigation is ongoing.

File # 202090822

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Contact information

Cpl. Jennifer Clarke
Public Information Officer
Nova Scotia RCMP
Office: 902-720-5652
Cell: 902-222-0154
jennifer.clarke@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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