Nova Scotia’s police watchdog investigating incident in Amherst

SiRT
SiRT investigates all matters that involve death, serious injury, sexual assault and intimate partner violence or other matters of public interest connected to the actions of police / File Photo

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Oct 24, 2023 08:24:47 AM.

Last Updated Oct 24, 2023 10:18:53 AM.

The province’s police watchdog is investigating a collision that resulted in serious injuries in Amherst.

The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) looks into police matters involving death, injury, assault and other matters of significant public interest.

In a release, SiRT says they are investigating an incident from Oct. 17 in which Amherst police were attempting to stop a vehicle.

During the high-speed chase, the suspect’s vehicle crashed into a house, resulting in serious injuries to the male driver and female passenger.

Due to the seriousness of the injuries, SiRT has been tasked with investigating the incident.

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