A 16-year-old boy is facing charges after two security guards were assaulted at a Truro hospital.

In a statement on social media, Truro police say it happened on Tuesday afternoon at the Colechester East Hants Health Centre.

When officers arrived on scene, two security officers had been seriously injured when a person visiting the hospital, assaulted them.

The suspect is facing charges that include assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm.

He was scheduled for court, Wednesday.