**** HRP Media Release
Police investigate assault
Police are investigating an assault involving a group of youths that occurred earlier this week in Dartmouth.
On January 31, police received a report that an assault had occurred earlier that day, at approximately 5:30 p.m., near 40 Alderney Drive. A group of approximately 10 youth assaulted and took property from another youth who was known to them. One of the youths had what is believed to be a replica firearm.
Yesterday officers arrested a 14-year-old youth, and they are scheduled to appear in Dartmouth youth court at a later date to face charges of:
- Robbery
- Assault
- Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace
- Pointing a firearm
The investigation is ongoing and is being investigated by members of the General Investigation Section of the integrated Criminal Investigation Division.
Investigators are aware of a video of the incident that is circulating on social media and 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 at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App.
