**** HRP Media Release
Man injured after being assaulted with a weapon in Halifax
At approximately 7 p.m. on June 8th Halifax Regional Police responded to the 2000 block of North Park Street, Halifax regarding a weapons complaint.
The adult male victim had been struck by the suspect in the head with a pipe and had suffered serious non-life-threatening facial injuries. He was treated at the hospital. Traffic was briefly disrupted on North Park Street as the scene was processed.
The 27-year-old male suspect was restrained by by-standers and was subsequently arrested by Police. The two men are known to each other. The male suspect is being held for court.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App.
