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Police officer threatened with skateboard wallop, dirt bikers wanted for dangerous driving

Police charged one man and are looking for two more in separate incidents.

Police Officer assaulted
5816 Cogswell St (The Pavilion), Halifax

At 1:03 p.m. an HRP officer responded to a man causing a disturbance at this location. When he attempted to arrested the man he became combative and attempted to assault him with a skateboard. No injuries resulted. The 24 year old man was released on a Promise to Appear in court at a later date charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a dangerous weapon, assaulting police, resisting arrest and causing a disturbance.
 

Pursuit
Grover Dr/ Old Sambro Rd., Halifax

At 3:43 p.m. an HRP West Division patrol unit observed two dirt bikes being operated dangerously. A traffic stop was initiated but the bikers fled resulting in a brief pursuit which was terminated. The bikers fled into the woods and operators have yet to be identified. This matter remains under investigation.

 

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