**** HRP Media Release
Police have charged a Halifax man after an altercation at a Halifax bar early Friday morning.
At approximately 12:15 a.m. on May 17, officers were alerted to an injured person outside Reflections Cabaret at 5187 Salter Street in Halifax. A staff member was involved in an altercation with a 23-year-oldman which resulted in the man being struck and knocked to the ground. He was transported to hospital for life-threatening injuries where he remains.
Police have charged 31-year-old Chris Allen Sampson and he is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court today to face charges of aggravated assault and breach of recognizance.
Investigators are asking anyone who has information on this incident 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 atwww.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App.
