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Canada Day celebrations in Dartmouth interrupted by series of ‘physical disturbances’: police

Halifax police arrested a 17-year-old man after Canada Day celebrations at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth were interrupted by a series of "physical disturbances.". Alex Cooke/The Canadian Press

Halifax police arrested a 17-year-old man after Canada Day celebrations at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth were interrupted by a series of “physical disturbances.”

Police say the responded to the area at approximately 9:38 p.m.

While officers were arresting a man, a 17-year-old man in his group was arrested for obstructing officers. Police say he was also found to be in possession of a knife.

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The teen will face charges of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public and obstruction.

He was released with a future court date.

Police have confirmed nobody was stabbed and there were no serious injuries.

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During Canada Day celebrations in previous years, the Alderney Landing area has been the scene of at least one stabbing and a shooting.

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