GO #14-22019 - Attempted Murder

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At 6:50 p.m. on February 15, police responded to the 5400 block of Uniacke Street in Halifax. A 53-year-old man entered the home of a 40-year-old woman known to him, assaulted her and indicated he was going to kill her. The woman was able to flee to a neighbor’s home and the neighbor contacted police. When police arrived at the victim’s home, the man threatened to harm himself but officers negotiated with him and he surrendered. The man will be remanded for court on Monday.The victim declined medical treatment.