An investigation by the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is underway after a man was arrested by Halifax Regional Police (HRP) and received a broken nose.
The incident occurred Dec. 3 when HRP was responding to a call about a break and enter in progress in Bedford.
According to a release from SiRT, officers encountered two vehicles that were later determined to be stolen.
During a high-speed chase of one of those vehicles hit a police vehicle. When the vehicle stopped, an “encounter” happened that resulted in driver receiving a broken nose.
“The male was taken to hospital, released, and charged with multiple offences,” SiRT said.
The investigation is ongoing.