COBALT - An 18-year-old is charged with attempted murder after an incident that put a girl in the hospital with life-threatening injuries, says police.
On Nov. 3 around 6 p.m., Temiskaming OPP responded to a car crash at the intersection of Helen Street and Prospect Street in Cobalt.
Police say there was an "altercation" between an 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl, who received life-threatening injuries and remains in the hospital.
"Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there are no concerns for public safety," reads an OPP news release.
The 18-year-old is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and breach of conditional sentence order.
The accused remains in police custody and is scheduled to appear in a Haileybury court on Nov. 12. Police say they aren't releasing the name of the accused to protect the identity of the victim.
The police investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
