RCMP release:

Lunenburg District RCMP has arrested and charged three adults and two youths following a stabbing in Wileville.

On January 12, at approximately 9:20 p.m., RCMP officers received a report that a youth was being transported to hospital by a family member following an assault.

Investigators learned that the youth was walking on Main St. when they were approached by a vehicle. Four people exited the vehicle and assaulted the youth with a knife.

The youth got away on foot and was treated for serious injuries.

Between January 12 and 17, Lunenburg RCMP safely arrested five people associated to this incident, at several different locations. Ira Leblanc, 18, of Bridgewater, Emma Jollimore, 18, of Bridgewater, and Braeden Meisner, 18, of Midville Branch, are each facing charges of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Robbery, and Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose. Two youths are also facing charges. All five people had first court appearances at Bridgewater Provincial Court in the days following their arrests.

Officers also located and seized the vehicle associated to this incident at a residence in Bridgewater and executed a search on it to locate and seize further evidence.

The Nova Scotia RCMP Forensic Identification Section and Nova Scotia RCMP Digital Forensics Services is supporting the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-527-5555. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.