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UPDATE: Wayne Derrick Bassett, 61, of Dartmouth was held to appear in Halifax Provincial Court today to face charges of uttering threats (x4), assault (x4) and assaulting a police officer.

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July 15, 2019 (10:05 p.m.)

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At 7:09 p.m. police received a call to attend the 1400 block of Lower Water St. in Halifax for a male who had threatened a group of males saying he would stab them with a knife.​ ​ ​ Police arrived onscene and took a 61 year old male into custody without incident.​ A knife was not located.

After investigation it was learned the suspect had been in a fight with an unknown male on the Halifax Waterfront.​ When a group of males tried to break up the fight the suspect threatened to stab them making gestures that he had a knife however, a knife was not seen.

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The investigation is in the preliminary stages and charges are anticipated.

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Investigators ask anyone who witnessed or has video from the area at the time of the incident to call police at902-490-5020. 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 by using the P3 Tips App.

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