Man charged after assault with a baseball bat in Dartmouth
A 36-year-old man was charged Friday morning after an incident in Dartmouth involving an assault with a baseball bat.
According to a news release from the Halifax Regional Police, the suspect approached a group of men on Primrose Street in Dartmouth at about 9:40 a.m. on Friday and threatened them. Police said one man was assaulted with a baseball bat. was arrested and taken into police custody without further struggle.
The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and was taken to the hospital.
Police say the man is due to appear in court at a later date charged with assault causing bodily harm, and assault with a weapon.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip or by using the P3 Tips App.
