Off-duty officer alledgedly assaulted stopping break-in
Posted Jul 28, 2016 07:06:05 PM.
Last Updated Jul 28, 2016 07:06:19 PM.
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HALIFAX – A 41-year-old man is facing charges of break and enter and assaulting a police officer after an incident Wednesday in Halifax.
Const. Alicia Joseph says an off-duty police officer was told about a break and enter happening nearby in the 2300 block of Creighton Street.
The officer found the suspect in a nearby home, and in attempting to subdue him, a struggle broke out. The suspect allegedly punched and kicked the officer, and the suspect ended up with a broken nose.
The incident was refereed to the Serious Incident Response Team, but they quickly determined there was no need to investigate.
41-year-old Stephen Probert was to be in court Thursday to face his charges.
