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CBC
21 hours ago
- CBC
Man, 58, charged with attempted murder after incident at Eastern Shore lake'
A 58-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after an incident on an Eastern Shore lake on Wednesday that police describe as a case of intimate-partner violence. 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. If you or someone you know is struggling, here's where to get help:
BreakingNews.ie
09-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man arrested following attack that left woman critically ill in hospital
A man has been arrested following an incident that has left a young woman critically ill in hospital. Police said they are investigating a report of a serious assault in north Belfast on Tuesday. Advertisement A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of violent offences. Man arrested following serious assault in north Belfast. Details here: — Police North Belfast (@PSNIBelfastN) July 9, 2025 Inspector Philip McCullough said police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. 'We received a report at around 4.40pm on Tuesday that a young woman had been seriously assaulted in the Brucevale Park area. She remains in hospital in a critical condition,' he said. 'A 21-year-old man was subsequently arrested in the west Belfast area on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, common assault and criminal damage and remains in police custody at this time.' Advertisement Anyone who may have witnessed the assault, or who has CCTV or other footage that could assist with police enquiries is asked to call 101, quoting reference 1144 of 08/07/25.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged and NAMED as man remains in hospital in 'serious condition' after assault
A man has been charged and named following a 'serious assault' which has left a man aged in his 50s in hospital. The incident, which prompted a major emergency response including an air ambulance, happened on Thursday (June 26) morning. Thames Valley Police were called at 11.47am to a report a man in his 50s had been 'seriously assaulted' on Lovegrove Avenue in East Challow, near Wantage. READ MORE: Elderly pedestrian fighting for his life following crash with Jaguar The man remains in hospital in a 'serious condition'. On Friday (June 27) the police force said that a 33-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the incident. He has since been charged with section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and named as Adam David Short or Mably Grove, Wantage. He has been remanded into custody and will next appear at Oxford Crown Court on Friday, July 25.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- BBC News
Two men seriously injured in East Kilbride assault
Two men have been taken to hospital after what has been described as a "serious assault" at a business in East services were called to the business on Wilson Place at about 13:25 on Monday. Two men, aged 45 and 41, were taken to hospital for are believed to be "keeping an open mind" as to whether the incident is related to a spate of gangland violence across central Scotland in recent months. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 13.25 on Monday, 19 May, 2025, we received a report of a serious assault on Wilson Place, East Kilbride."Emergency services attended, and a 45-year-old man was taken to University Hospital Hairmyres. "A 41-year-old man was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment. Inquiries are ongoing."
