Male patient arrested following assault in hospital
Posted Oct 9, 2022 01:10:22 AM.
Halifax Regional Police arrested an adult male patient, who has allegedly assaulted a paramedic at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital emergency department at 1799 Robie St. in Halifax.
The incident occurred on Oct. 7 at around 8:23 p.m.
According to police, Emergency Health Services reported that an adult male patient was physically aggressive, throwing objects and striking a paramedic.
No injuries have been reported, police say.
Police arrived on the scene and arrested the accused shortly after the incident.
As a result, a 33-year-old male from Halifax was charged with:
- Assault
- Assault with a weapon
The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions and a Halifax court date.