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Cape Breton man charged with attempted murder after woman assaulted with knife: RCMP

An RCMP vehicle is seen in this file photo. (CTV News Regina) An RCMP vehicle is seen in this file photo. (CTV News Regina)
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A 27-year-old man from Cape Breton has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly assaulting someone with a knife in Rockdale, N.S.

Richmond County District RCMP responded to an altercation at a home near Highway 247 around 9:30 a.m. on Monday.

When police arrived, they say officers learned that following the altercation, which happened outside the residence, a man threatened and assaulted a woman who was known to him with a knife.

The 33-year-old victim from Rockdale suffered minor injuries and was treated by paramedics on scene, according to a news release from RCMP.

Police say Patrick Paul Taylor of L’Ardoise, N.S., was arrested at the home.

He was charged with:

  • attempt to commit murder
  • assault causing bodily harm
  • assault with a weapon
  • uttering threats
  • mischief
  • failure to comply with an undertaking

Taylor was remanded into custody after appearing in Port Hawkesbury provincial court.

He is scheduled to return to court on Aug. 26 at 9:30 a.m.

For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.

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