CHAPEL ISLAND, N.S. - Police say increased patrols of a Cape Breton First Nation community are continuing following an emotional outburst at a murder trial.
The RCMP increased its presence in Chapel Island in the wake of a not guilty verdict Friday in the second-degree murder trial of Logan Curtis Paul.
Paul, 21, had been charged in the stabbing death of Edwin Morales Marshall, 35, on Sept. 13, 2008.
Both men were residents of Chapel Island.
The case has caused deep divisions in the community and when the verdict was read at the courthouse Friday, the scene erupted into chaos with some people shouting threats.
"At this point in time, the RCMP does still have an increased presence in the community," Sgt. Brigdit Leger said Tuesday.
"We want to ensure public safety and we'll continue to monitor the activities in the area...."
She said the additional presence will be maintained as long as it's deemed necessary.
On the weekend there were unconfirmed reports of some gunshots in the community and a window was broken at a local gas bar.
Leger said there have been no other notable incidents that could be tied to the outcome of the trial.
RCMP maintain presence in Cape Breton community following murder trial
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