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Fourth Youth Arrested in Nova Scotia Hockey Hazing Sex-Assault Probe

Police say the case began with a January report of an assault at an October 2025 team gathering.

An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
A fourth youth has been charged in relation to a hockey hazing incident in the Truro area.
The RCMP began their investigation in January after a youth reported being assaulted during a private hockey team gathering in Colchester County in October 2025.

Overview

  • Colchester County RCMP arrested a fourth youth on Thursday in the Truro-area investigation, charging the individual with sexual assault and assault with choking.
  • Three youths were arrested earlier in the week; each faces a charge of sexual assault with a weapon, with two also facing additional sexual-assault and assault-related counts.
  • Investigators say witness statements indicated offences at other locations in Nova Scotia involving additional victims and witnesses.
  • The accused are under 18, turned themselves in at the Bible Hill detachment, were released from custody, and are expected to appear in youth court at a later date.
  • Hockey Nova Scotia suspended the local team and referred the matter to the RCMP and Hockey Canada’s Independent Third Party, as police continue to urge potential victims to come forward.