LOWER SACKVILLE: A 16-year-old Beaver Bank youth has been charged following a stabbing at a bus terminal in Lower Sackville.
RCMP say they were advised on Feb. 24 of a stabbing that took place at the Cobequid Road bus terminal.
At approximately 12:45 p.m. RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of an altercation at the bus terminal involving about 15 people.
One of the people was believed to have been stabbed.
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All those involved had dispersed and left the scene in vehicles before officers arrived.
Responding officers located one of the vehicles nearby and conducted a traffic stop.
The youth passenger was observed to be suffering from a stab wound.
Officers immediately administered first aid and the youth was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries by EHS.
Those involved in the incident are known to one other, and it is not believed to be a random act.
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At approximately 8 p.m., a 16-year-old youth was safely arrested at a home in Beaver Bank.
The youth is facing charges of Aggravated Assault, Assault with a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and Failure to Comply with Order.
They were held in custody and is scheduled to appear in Halifax Youth Justice Court on Feb. 25.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
You can also submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
File # 25-26527
