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Police in Nova Scotia say a fourth youth has been arrested in connection to a sexual assault investigation that involves alleged hazing incidents and a hockey team in the Truro area.
Colchester County District RCMP said the youth was arrested on Thursday, and is facing charges of sexual assault and assault with choking.
Three other youths were arrested on similar charges earlier this week, after a youth reported being assaulted during a private hockey team gathering in Colchester County in October 2025.
In a news release Thursday, police said that report spurred an immediate investigation, which involved getting statements from multiple witnesses.
During the investigation, police determined offences had occurred at other locations in Nova Scotia and involved other victims and witnesses.
Staff Sgt. Marc Rose said RCMP believes there may be other victims who have not yet come forward.
“We understand that coming forward can be difficult,” Rose said in a news release Friday.
“If there are others who’ve been harmed, we want them to know they’ll be heard, supported and treated with respect. They can reach out to us safely and at a pace that feels right for them.”
Anyone with information that would be helpful to the investigation is asked to call Colchester County District RCMP.
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