Dartmouth man charged with attempted murder in Alderney Landing incident

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A Halifax Regional Police emblem is seen in Halifax on Thursday, July 2, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted Aug 20, 2024 10:42:59 AM.

Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 02:01:02 PM.

Halifax Regional Police have laid attempted murder charges against a Dartmouth man after an incident at Alderney Landing.

Officers were called to the popular spot just after 2 p.m. on Aug. 10 after a report of a fight.  When police arrived on the scene, they found a victim suffering from life-threatening injuries.

Investigators have now charged Scott Edward Andrew Myers, 29, who appeared in court on Monday to face the following charges:

•Attempted murder          

•Aggravated assault

•Assault with a weapon

The investigation continues, and police are asking anyone with information or video from the area to call 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 using the P3 Tips app.

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