On March 13, 2019, just after midnight, Halifax District RCMP responded to a complaint of an assault with a weapon.
Upon arrival, the RCMP located three people inside a home. The initial investigation determined that a 33-year-old man arrived at the home and assaulted a 40-year-old male with a tool case which resulted in serious injuries. A 50-year-old woman attempted to intervene and was assaulted, however did not sustain any injuries. A third woman remained inside the house during the altercation and called police.
Thirty-three year-old Dave John Simms of Enfield was arrested without incident at the scene and has been charged with:
- Attempted Murder
- Aggravated Assault
- Assault with a Weapon
- Assault
- Uttering Threats
Simms is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on April 26, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.
The 40-year-old man remains under medical care. The investigation is ongoing.
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Source : Media Release
