Patrol members of the Halifax Regional Police are investigating an assault with a weapon call that occurred last evening.
At approximately 6:32p.m. April 25th, police responded to an assault call just outside of a Metro Transit Bus Stop located at 5251 Duke Street in Halifax.
Officers attended and learned that a male youth, while walking, was approached by three suspects from behind. They removed a piece of clothing from his back pack and an altercation ensued. During this time, the victim was sprayed with a sensory irritant.
He was treated onscene and there were no serious injuries reported. The suspects were not located but are described as:
- White male, unknown age, 5’6” tall with buzzed hair and top bun.
- White male, 6’, slim build and medium brown hair.
- White male, dark hair in a ponytail, 30-40 years old, medium to heavy build, baseball cap with black Puma logo, orange/red sweatshirt, black shorts, white socks, white flip flops.
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.
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