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Halifax Regional Police has charged a man in relation to an assault that occurred on June 7 in Dartmouth.
At approximately 2:20 p.m., a 35-year-old woman was running on a trail in Shubie Park when she was approached by a man not known to her. The man grabbed the woman by the neck and began to choke her. The victim was able to bite the suspect’s forearm, causing him to flee the area in the direction of Waverly Road along Lake Charles. At approximately 3 p.m., a man fitting the suspect description was located nearby and taken into custody.
Thirty-eight-year-old Shawn Howard Timmons of Waterville will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court this morning to face one charge each of assault, unlawful confinement and overcoming resistance charges (choking).
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident or who witnessed it 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 texting a tip – Tip 202 + your message to 274637.
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