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Man facing assault charge following altercation in Moncton

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Moncton altercation sends 3 to hospital
RCMP are tight-lipped about their investigation into an incident that sent three men to hospital in Moncton Wednesday night. Callum Smith reports – Jan 31, 2019

RCMP say a man has been charged following an altercation in Moncton.

Joshua Belliveau, 31, of Memramcook, NB, is facing a single count of assault causing bodily harm.

READ MORE: Moncton altercation sends 3 to hospital, RCMP searching for man seen running away

Police were called to a residence on Whitney Avenue off Killam Drive at about 10:15 p.m Wednesday.

When they arrived, officers say they found three men in the area of Whitney Avenue and Argyle Street who were injured.

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Police say a fourth man was seen running away.

Sgt. Louis Robichaud of Codiac RCMP says two of three men have been released from hospital, while one has been taken into custody.

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RCMP are still searching for the fourth man, but they said Thursday they believe they know who he is.

WATCH: Moncton altercation sends 3 to hospital

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Moncton altercation sends 3 to hospital

Belliveau appeared in Moncton provincial court Friday to answer the charge, and he was remanded until a bail hearing scheduled for Feb. 8.

Police are still asking anyone who has any information from the incident to speak with Codiac RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

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