Man charged with attempted murder by Colchester County District RCMP

November 26, 2024
Denmark, Nova Scotia

News release

Colchester County District RCMP arrested a man for attempted murder after an assault that left one person with significant injury.

On November 25, at approximately 1:55 a.m., officers received a report of an assault in progress at a residence in Denmark, Nova Scotia. Upon arrival, officers found that the victim had sustained life-threatening injuries, and the subject had fled on foot. The suspect and victim were known to each other.

The victim was transported to hospital by EHS.

Aaron Wilton, 30, of Denmark, NS, was arrested when he returned to the residence. He is charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose. He had a first court appearance on November 25 and was remanded into custody, pending future court appearances.

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Contact information

For more information or to set up an interview:

Strategic Communications and Media Relations
Nova Scotia RCMP
rcmpns-grcne@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

File number: 2024-1725964

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