Man charged after a knife incident in the Birchy Cove Drive area last night

    Thursday, 6 July 2023 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    A 38-year old and he has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

    Shortly before 9 o’clock last night RNC were called to an assault in progress on Birchy Cove Drive. Cst Cadigan says the suspect had a knife and fled the area before police got to the scene. He says they arrested a 38-year old and he has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Cst Cadigan says no one was injured and the 38-year old man is due in court next month.

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