12-131669 - Weapons Complaint - Update

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This is an update to the previously reported weapons complaint that occurred in the parking lot at the Halifax Shopping Center on September 7 at 12:04 p.m. In this incident a 14-year-old female was sprayed with a sensory irritant. The HRP/RCMP Integrated General Investigation Section have arrested a 39-year-old man  from the Halifax area in relation to this offence. The suspect is facing multiple weapons related charges including:

Administering a noxious thingAssault with a weaponPossession of a prohibited or restricted weaponPossession of a weapon dangerous

The accused in this matter has been released pending his court appearance on October 30 at Halifax Provincial Court.