Minor arrested in stabbing investigation

As victim recovers, suspect faces charges of aggravated assault

  • May. 11, 2018 12:00 a.m.
Minor arrested in stabbing investigation

Terrace RCMP have arrested a local teen in relation to the stabbing in a Terrace trailer park last Sunday, May 6.

The male suspect, known only to be under the age of 18, was arrested a day after the incident and charged with aggravated assault. The Youth Criminal Justice Act prevents police from releasing further details.

The male victim is expected to recover.

Police had received a report of a man being treated at the hospital for multiple stab wounds by a known attacker. The incident was isolated with no risk to public safety, police added, but due to the seriousness of the assault issued a release seeking public assistance locating a man and woman running from the Rest Inn Trailer Park around 2:20 a.m.

If you have information about this crime please contact the Terrace RCMP at (250)638-7400 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-800-222-TIPS, online at www.terracecrimestoppers.ca or by texting keyword TERRACE followed by your message to 274637 (CRIMES)


 

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