Release:

Lunenburg District RCMP has charged a man with multiple offences following an assault in Wileville.

On June 19, at approximately 1:20 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of an assault at a home on Feindel St. Upon arrival, officers learned that there was an altercation involving two men. During the altercation, one of the men was struck with a torque wrench and sprayed with bear spray. He was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect, who’s known to the victim, a 43-year-old of Wileville, was later located at the hospital, where he was being assessed for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the altercation. After being cleared by medical personnel, he was arrested without incident.

Cody John Daniels, 33, of Pleasantville, has been charged with:

• Assault With a Weapon (two counts)
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (two counts)
• Assault Causing Bodily Harm

Daniels was released by the court on conditions; he’s due back in court on July 8.

The investigation is ongoing.