UPDATED: Man wanted on warrant for Nine Mile River assault arrested

RCMP badge. (Police photo)

NINE MILE RIVER: A 47-year-old North Preston man who was being sought by East Hants RCMP in connection to an incident that occurred on Aug. 7 in Nine Mile River is in custody.

A few hours after issuing a release that police were looking the man, Burt “Dangulo” Thompson, a release was issued saying RCMP had nabbed him.

Thompson was wanted for Assault with Choking and Theft of a Motor Vehicle from the incident.

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After his arrest on Aug. 16 afternoon, Thompson was held in custody.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 17.

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File #: 2023-1158521, 23-78834