Only two of the four youths arrested will face charges after an alleged sexual assault and hazing involving a hockey team in Truro.
Those two will each face two counts of sexual assault with a weapon and two counts of sexual assault. One faces an additional charge of assault with a weapon
“Based on the investigation, we won’t be moving forward with charges against two of four youths arrested,” wrote Staff Sgt. Marc Rose, District Commander, Colchester County District RCMP, in a news release.
The RCMP says they still believe there may be more victims who have not yet come forward in the case.
“We want anyone who’s been a victim of assault under the guise of team initiation or bonding to know they’ll be heard and supported,” adds Rose.
“Our investigators use a trauma-informed approach, and you can speak with police at any time without needing to immediately decide whether to participate in the full investigative or court process.”
More to come…
