Only two of the four youths arrested will face charges after an alleged sexual assault and hazing involving a hockey team in Truro, N.S.
Those two will each face one count 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.
Originally, police got a report on Jan. 30 that a youth had been assaulted during a private team gathering in October of 2025. Three youths were arrested on Feb. 3, and then a fourth was arrested on Feb. 5.
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.”
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