2 Nova Scotia fishers seriously assaulted, RCMP probing as possible hate crime – Halifax [Video]

RCMP in the Halifax area say a man and a youth have been charged in connection with a serious assault of two fishers — one of whom was left with life-threatening injuries.

Officers responded to the assault near Cow Bay Road in Eastern Passage on May 4.

According to RCMP, officers found two people with serious injuries, and arrested two others.

“Police also seized several items used as weapons in this assault, including fishing hooks and a metal pipe,” RCMP noted.

The victims — who had been fishing for gaspereau at the time — were taken to hospital by ambulance. One of the victim’s injuries were described as life-threatening.

RCMP said the youth has since appeared in court and remains in custody while facing four charges, including aggravated assault.