Suspects sought after Pictou County stabbing

The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted Jan 11, 2024 08:47:24 AM.

Last Updated Jan 11, 2024 08:47:28 AM.

RCMP are looking for the public’s help as they investigate a stabbing in Pictou County.

Officers were called to a motel on West River Road in Pictou around 5:30 pm on Tuesday to find a man inside a room who was stabbed.

The 28-year-old was taken from the scene to the hospital with what police describe as non-life-threatening injuries.

Evidence indicates that before the incident, two men and a woman were observed entering the motel room. Moments later, one of the two men fled the area.

At this time, RCMP officers believe that the incident was targeted in nature and that the man who fled is responsible for the stabbing.

Anyone with info is urged to contact RCMP or Crimestoppers

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