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Police lay charges in hospital stabbing
Halifax Regional Police has charged a man in relation to a stabbing that occurred yesterday at the QEII in Halifax.
At approximately 1 p.m., officers responded to a report of a man with a knife at the hospital. A man who was receiving care at the hospital stabbed two people in the emergency room and injured two others by throwing objects at them.
One victim sustained significant injuries.
At approximately 1:10 p.m., officers located and arrested the man on scene without further incident.
Nicholas Robert Coulombe, 32, is scheduled to appear in court today to face charges of:
- Attempted murder (x1)
- Assault with a weapon (x3)
- Aggravated assault (x3)
- Possession a weapon for dangerous purpose (x2)
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**** RCMP Media Release
Lunenburg County District RCMP requesting public assistance with break and enter investigations
Lunenburg County District RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to a series of break and enters that have recently occurred in New Germany and Barss Corner.
On January 27, at approximately 2:48 a.m., Lunenburg County District RCMP was called to a gas station in Barss Corner where at least one person tried to enter the business, triggering the business’s alarm. No items were taken but the building was damaged during the break and enter.
Later that morning, Lunenburg County District RCMP responded to a workshop in Barss Corner where at least one person had gained access to the shop overnight and taken approximately $8,000 of tools.
On January 29, Lunenburg County District RCMP members were called to a business in New Germany where at least one person had entered the business overnight and took approximately $4,000 of equipment.
There is no suspect description available at this time. Lunenburg County District RCMP, with assistance of RCMP Forensic Identification Services, is investigating and asking the public to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity in the area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lunenburg County District RCMP at 902-527-5555. Should you wish to remain anonymous, 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.
