Investigation
SiRT Investigating Serious Injury in Yarmouth
File Number: 2026-0161
Date Opened: 2026-10-07
Date Published:
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: RCMP Yarmouth
Status: Ongoing
Summary
The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating a serious injury sustained by an adult male during an arrest in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
Preliminary information suggests:
- On the night of October 5, 2026, members of the Yarmouth RCMP responded to a call at a residence in Yarmouth.
- Two adults, a male and a female, were located at the residence. During the arrest, there was a struggle between officers and the male.
- The following day, the male went to hospital, where he was diagnosed with serious injuries.
Press Releases
SiRT Investigating Serious Injury in Yarmouth (2026-10-21)