Police investigate stabbing incidents

February 11, 2021, Priestville, Nova Scotia… Police are investigating two stabbing incidents that occurred in Priestville early yesterday morning.

On February 10 at approximately 2:50 a.m., Pictou District RCMP responded to a 911 call about a stabbing. When police arrived, a 33-year-old man from Westville was located next to a vehicle with stab wounds. At 3:25 a.m., a second victim, a 30-year-old man from Trenton, attended New Glasgow Regional Police to report that he had been stabbed. Both men were transported to the hospital by EHS with non-life threatening injuries.

An investigation has revealed that both victims were stabbed in Priestville at the same location by an unknown man.

Anyone with information on either incident is asked to contact Pictou District RCMP at 902-755-4141. 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.

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