Eskasoni RCMP charge two teens with attempted murder

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Nova Scotia RCMP has charged two teenagers with attempted murder following a disturbance in Eskasoni.

In the early morning hours on Friday, Mounties responded to a report of a disturbance on John Paul’s Lane in Eskasoni.

When police arrived, they found six people having an altercation outside a home, two of which had baseball bats.

After officers calmed the situation and dispersed the group, they found a 37-year-old Eskasoni man on the ground, suffering serious facial injuries.

He was transported to hospital by EHS, as a result.

As the investigation continued, officers found a 32-year-old Eskasoni man, who was suffering from a head injury but did not require medical treatment.

A few hours later, Mounties arrested an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old in connection to the incident.

Both were remanded into custody and were scheduled to appear in provincial court on Monday.

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.