A Cape Breton man accused of attempting to stab a man to death is back in jail after he allegedly violated his release conditions.Article contentA Cape Breton man accused of attempting to stab a man to death is back in jail after he allegedly violated his release conditions.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentGabriel Elmer John MacNeil, 21, of Millville, was charged with attempt to commit murder, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose on May 16 after Cape Breton Regional Police received reports of an altercation on Veterans Avenue in Membertou at around 2 a.m.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentOfficers found a man at the scene suffering serious injuries to his abdomen. He was transported by ambulance to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.Article contentMacNeil, who police said knew the victim, had left the scene but officers located his vehicle parked at a Millville home at around 2:45 a.m., found MacNeil inside and placed him under arrest.Article contentInvestigators executed search warrants at homes in Membertou and Millville then charged MacNeil with attempt to commit murder, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.Article contentMacNeil was later released from custody under strict conditions after he and a surety posted a promise to pay $12,000.Article contentCape Breton Regional Police arrested MacNeil last month and charged him with four counts of failing to abide by court orders to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, remain at a Millville residence with his surety, only leave the home in the presence of his surety from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and present himself for compliance checks.Article contentMacNeil is now scheduled to appear in Sydney provincial court on Aug. 6 for a show cause hearing on the new charges.Article content
Cape Breton man facing attempted murder charge back in jail
