CAMBRIDGE, N.S. -- Kings County RCMP have charged a 15-year-old youth with attempted murder after disturbance at a residence in Cambridge, N.S. Monday evening.

"Police were told a youth stabbed a man with a knife," the RCMP said in a news release. "RCMP officers arrived at the home and arrested the 15-year-old youth without incident, then assisted the injured man. The victim was transported to hospital for treatment of what is believed to be serious but non life-threatening injuries."

Police say the Cambridge teen has been charged with:

  • attempted murder
  • aggravated assault
  • assault
  • uttering threats
  • breach of conditions

Police say the accused was held in custody overnight and set to appear in Kentville provincial court on Tuesday.