Police Investigate Assault with a Weapon GO# 19-55797

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At 11:50 a.m. on April 20, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of weapons call at Willow Road, Sambro Head. A caller reported that a male attacked his truck with an axe and the male is following on foot demanding his axe back. 

At 12:10 p.m., officers located and arrested the suspect in the 0-50 block of Willow Road.  No one was injured during this incident.  Police confirmed the suspect and victim are not known to one another.  This was not a random incident.  The incident is believed to have occurred as a result of a driving complaint.

A 39-year-old man from Halifax is facing charges of assault with a weapon, possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats and mischief (property damage) and is being held for a bail hearing, with a future Halifax Court date.

Police are asking anyone with information about 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 at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

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