One injured in "edged-weapon" incident
Fredericton Police Force has male suspect in custody, remains on scene for investigation
One person was taken to hospital after a report of an incident involving “an edged weapon” Thursday night, the Fredericton Police Force reports, and officers arrested a male suspect.
The city police force issued an advisory on social media Thursday night about a violent incident.
“On Thursday, March 20,, at approximately [8 p.m.], the Fredericton Police Force responded to a call for service on Fredericton's south side for a report of an individual armed with an edged weapon,” the force posted on social media at 10:35 p.m.
“One male is currently in custody. An individual has been transported to the [Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital] with non-life-threatening injuries.”
The force didn’t indicate the ages of the suspect or injured party, or in what specific location the incident occurred.
It said officers remained at the scene as the investigation continues.
“There is no risk to public safety at this time,” the advisory said.
There was no indication if the suspect would face charges, what the nature of those charges might be or if the detained individual would make a court appearance in custody Friday.
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