Nanaimo RCMP have released the identity of the suspect after a couple in their 60s were stabbed in their home Saturday night.
20-year-old Anthony Nielsen of Nanaimo has been formally charged and remains in police custody.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Saturday December 18th.
Both victims suffered serious injuries after being stabbed multiple times and remain in hospital.
“At one point it was life-threatening. Both are stabilized now, but they both have significant injuries,” said Const. Gary O’Brien of the Nanaimo RCMP.
The victims, who live in central Nanaimo, phoned 911 after the incident and said the suspect had fled.
Nielsen was arrested without incident at a residence on Boundary Crescent.
He has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of assault with a weapon.
O’Brien told Victoria Buzz he is known to the couple but not related.
He is set to appear in court on Wednesday December 22nd.
