Nova Scotia RCMP has arrested a man after an alleged assault with a handgun.
Police say they have determined that the two men had been drinking at a residence on West Dalhousie Road in Annapolis County at about 3 p.m. when their suspect brought out a handgun.
An argument broke out between the two men with police saying their suspect struck the other man on the head with a pistol, leaving him with a cut to his forehead.
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Police say the victim then left the house and called the police.
The Mounties say they went to the home and attempted to arrest their suspect, who was aggressive with police and resisted.
Donald Wayne Junior Hannam, 56, was eventually arrested and will be held in custody pending a court appearance in Digby Provincial Court on Monday.
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Hannam is charged with:
- Assault with a weapon
- Uttering death threats
- Possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition without a licence
- Unsafe store of a firearm
- Assaulting a peace officer
- Pointing a firearm
- Resisting arrest
The Mounties say their investigation is ongoing and further charges may be laid.
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