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At 9:40 p.m. on December 6, Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons call in the 1600 block of Hollis Street in Halifax. A 19-year-old man reported earlier in the evening that he was forced into a vehicle by what appeared to be at gunpoint, held against his will and assaulted by two males. The victim sustained minor, non-life-threatening injuries and did not require medical treatment. The suspects and victim are known to one another.
Police located and arrested the two male suspects, a 19-year-old man and a 22-year-old man. Both men are facing charges and are being held for court. The suspects are facing the following charges:
- The 19-year-old man will be charged with pointing a firearm, use of a imitation firearm in the commission of an offence, forcible confinement and assault.
- The 22-year-old man is facing a charge of forcible confinement.
Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are currently investigating and the investigation is ongoing.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call police at 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 by using the P3 Tips app.
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