Man charged with attempted murder after weekend stabbing in Nanaimo, B.C.

NANAIMO, B.C. — A man has been charged with attempted murder after a weekend stabbing in Nanaimo, B.C.

Nanaimo RCMP say they were called to a home at about 7:15 p.m. Saturday after two people in their 60s were allegedly stabbed by someone they knew.

Both victims were treated at the scene for multiple stab wounds before being taken to a nearby hospital.

Police say the suspect was located later that night and arrested without incident.