Accused in North Sydney Beating Due In Court, Today

Five people charged in connection with a brutal assault on a homeless man in North Sydney are all due back in court, today.   Charges against the five adults include aggravated assault and attempted murder.   Meanwhile, a16-year-old Northside girl pleaded guilty to charges against her in the case, yesterday.   The teen, who can’t be named because of her age, will now be sentenced on counts of aggravated assault and breaching a court order on November 26th.   Two other charges were withdrawn.   The girl continues to be on remand after earlier being denied bail.   48-year-old Shawn Kurtis Jack suffered extensive head injuries after he was beaten with a wrench on July 14th and continues his recovery.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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