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On May 18, 2019 at approximately 7:30 a.m., police were called to a gas station located at 6020 Young Street, Halifax for a report of an assault in progress. Police determined a man had attempted to steal a vehicle parked at the gas pumps. The owner of the vehicle, a 63-year-old man, reported to police that he was pumping gas into his vehicle when the suspect jumped into the driver’s seat and attempted to start the vehicle. The victim was able to get the suspect out of the driver’s side and the two got into a physical altercation. During the altercation the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. A second man came to the assistance of the victim and they were able to hold the suspect until police arrived. A 31-year-old man is currently in police custody after resisting arrest and is facing multiple charges.