A man accused of stabbing another man eight times during a dispute over a cigarette is now facing attempted murder charges.
New Brunswick police say 19-year-old Romeo Salas also faces two weapons counts stemming from the stabbing that occurred last weekend at a Suydam Street home.
Authorities say the 26-year-old victim was stabbed in the chest, back, abdomen and arms. He was treated for injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Authorities say the victim identified Salas as the assailant.
Salas turned himself into police on Thursday. It wasn't known Saturday if he has retained a lawyer, and a telephone number for him could not be located.
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