Man charged with sexual offences after incident at Mic Mac Mall

A shoulder patch on the uniform of a Halifax Regional Police officer is seen in Halifax, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Posted Apr 17, 2025 03:52:36 PM.

Last Updated Apr 17, 2025 04:50:55 PM.

Regional police have charged a man with sexual offences after an incident in Dartmouth on Wednesday.

At roughly 2 p.m., officers responded to Mic Mac Mall for a report of a suspicious man who was seen approaching and touching a person who he didn’t know.

Police said officers arrested the man at the scene after a brief foot chase and struggle.

Cole William George Fidgen, 27, was scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court on Thursday to face charges related to sexual offences, resisting arrest and failing to comply with court orders.

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