Man, 58, charged with attempted murder after incident at Eastern Shore lake'
RCMP responded to a call at 2:50 p.m. on Lake Charlotte, located about 60 kilometres from Halifax.
According to a media release, a man and a woman were on a boat when the man attempted to push the woman into the water.
RCMP says the victim did not end up in the water, but says they have no information on her injuries. In the media release, police describe it as a "serious assault."
Along with the attempted murder charge, the Musquodoboit Harbour man was charged with assault by choking, general assault, uttering threats, mischief, and two counts of failure to comply with a release order.
He was due in court Thursday and is to remain in custody pending future court appearances.
In September 2024, the provincial government enacted a bill recognizing domestic violence as an epidemic across the province.
In three months between October and January, police say six Nova Scotia women were killed by their male partners.
The investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone boating between 10 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. to contact them with information regarding the case.
For anyone affected by family or intimate partner violence, there is support available through crisis lines and local support services. If you're in immediate danger or fear for your safety or that of others around you, please call 911.
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