Incident Reported by Halifax Regional Police Under Investigation

The province's independent Serious Incident Response Team is investigating an incident that happened early morning Sunday, July 22 in Halifax.

At about 2:30 a.m., Halifax Regional Police were called to assist staff at The Palace nightclub. As officers approached a group outside the club, a man fled and ran down Carmichael Street. As police chased him, the man fell and broke a bone in his arm.

In accordance with the Police Act, the Halifax Regional Police referred the incident to the Serious Incident Response Team, who has assumed responsibility for the investigation.

The Serious Incident Response Team is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to call 424-2010 or toll-free 1-855-450-2010.

The Serious Incident Response Team is responsible for investigating all serious incidents involving police in Nova Scotia. A referral does not necessarily require an allegation of wrongdoing on the part of the police.

Its investigations are under the direction and control of independent civilian director Ron MacDonald.

The Serious Incident Response Team can independently launch an investigation or begin an investigation after a referral from a chief of police, the head of the RCMP in Nova Scotia or the Minister of Justice. It can also investigate after a complaint from the public.

The Police Act requires the director to file a public report summarizing the results of the investigation within three months after it is finished.