A bail hearing has been delayed for a Lethbridge boy charged with the attempted murder of his sibling. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By Canadian Press

Bail hearing delayed for Lethbridge boy charged in stabbing of younger brother

Oct 7, 2025 | 3:00 PM

A bail hearing for a 12-year-old boy charged with the attempted murder of his younger brother in southern Alberta has been delayed.

The accused, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is also charged with aggravated assault.

The matter was adjourned on Tuesday to Oct. 22.

Lethbridge Police responded to a report in late August that a seven-year-old boy had been repeatedly stabbed.

A 911 call was made after the victim’s father arrived home and located his son in serious medical distress, and police say the boy’s older brother said an unknown male had entered the home and stabbed the child before fleeing the scene.

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The younger brother was taken to hospital with critical injuries before being airlifted to Edmonton, where he remains in stable condition.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published October 7, 2025.

(The Canadian Press)

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