Nuvaqiq chooses jury trial

The man charged with the brutal beating of a woman in Pangnirtung this summer has chosen to be tried by jury.

Tommy Nuvaqiq appeared in court in Iqaluit on Oct. 4. The 23-year-old Pangnirtung resident faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated sexual assault and break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offense. Police arrested Nuvaqiq on July 16.

Nuvaqiq is to appear in court next on Nov. 15 to set a date for his preliminary inquiry. A preliminary inquiry is held to determine if there is enough evidence to go to trial.

The 31-year-old victim of the attack is recovering at her Nova Scotia home.