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Eskasoni RCMP charges Wagmatcook man with Aggravated Assault
April 22, 2026
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Eskasoni, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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Eskasoni RCMP Detachment has charged a Wagmatcook man with Aggravated Assault after responding to a report of an injured youth.
On April 19, at approximately 4:05 a.m., Eskasoni RCMP and EHS responded to a report of an injured youth outside a school on Shore Rd. The youth, who had life-threatening injuries, was transported to hospital by EHS.
Officers learned there was an altercation between a youth and a man, which was witnessed by several people. Shortly after the altercation, the youth collapsed.
Through the investigation, officers identified the man as 19-year-old Landon Francis. Francis later attended the Baddeck RCMP Detachment, where he was safely arrested.
Eskasoni RCMP has charged Francis with Aggravated Assault. He appeared in Sydney Provincial Court on April 20 and was released on conditions pending future court appearances.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information, who has not yet spoken with police, is asked to contact the Eskasoni RCMP at 902-379-2822. 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.
File #: 2026-508120