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Boutiliers Point man faces assault charges

A Boutiliers Point man is facing several charges in connection with an assault on Saturday. File / Global News

A Boutiliers Point man is facing several charges in connection with an assault on Saturday.

Halifax RCMP were called to the Government Wharf in St. Margarets Bay shortly before 6 p.m. to a report of a stabbing.

When they arrived, they learned through an investigation that a 38-year-old man had entered a residence in Boutiliers Point at approximately 4 p.m. looking for the homeowner, but left after being told to leave.

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After learning what had taken place, the 49-year-old homeowner confronted the 38-year-old at Government Wharf where he was then stabbed in the foot by the younger man with a knife.

Both men were transported to hospital by EHS with non-life-threatening injuries.

Kevin Arthur Whiting, 38, is facing charges of attempted aggravated assault, assault, uttering threats, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, break and enter, and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public.

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He has been remanded and was set to appear in Halifax Provincial Court Monday.

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