Investigation
SiRT Investigating Serious Injuries After Interaction with Halifax Regional Police Officers
File Number: 2026-0045
Date Opened: 2026-04-18
Date Closed:
Date Published:
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Halifax Regional Police
Status: Ongoing
Summary
The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating serious injuries sustained by an adult male after an interaction with members of the Halifax Regional Police (HRP).
Preliminary information suggests:
- In the early morning hours of April 18, 2026, members of HRP were involved in a vehicle pursuit and a spike belt was deployed to stop the vehicle.
- The driver, an adult male exited the vehicle and fled on foot.
- HRP officers tracked the male and arrested him.
- An altercation occurred during the arrest, and the male suffered serious injuries to his face and chest.