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Police investigate break and enter, assault and suspicious fire
The RCMP/HRP Integrated General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a break and enter, assault and arson that occurred at a home in Lower Sackville.
At approximately 5:10 a.m. on February 27, Halifax District RCMP responded to a home on fire Sackville Dr. The only occupant was able to get out prior to police arrival and was taken to hospital by EHS with non life-threatening injuries.
Police believe an unknown man had entered the home, assaulted the occupant and started a fire in the home before leaving. The suspect is described as a white man, 5-foot-7 and was wearing a dark jacket and a hat.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App
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117 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville
February 27, 2021
This fire involved a single unit dwelling.
There was one injury and no fatalities.
The ignition source was undetermined. The area of origin was determined to be a storage room.
There were operating smoke alarms.
The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY.
