Man Arrested Following Stabbing in Natuashish

RCMP have arrested and charged 28-year-old George Poker in relation to a stabbing that took place in Natuashish on Friday.

Police received a call of a disturbance at a residence on Friday night. When officers arrived on the scene, they located a man with multiple stab wounds.

The man was taken to the local clinic and was transported by air ambulance to Happy Valley-Goose Bay for further medical treatment.

Poker, who was arrested at the scene, was transported to the detachment. He attended court on December 6 and was charged with aggravated assault and uttering threats. He remains in custody.