Police investigating 2nd complaint related to hospital assault in Moncton: RCMP

The Codiac Regional RCMP is investigating a second complaint in connection with an incident at a Moncton hospital in March.

On March 11, 2019, police responded to the Dr.-Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre for a report of a staff member being assaulted. A man was arrested at the scene. 

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On June 4, 69-year-old Bruce Randolph Van Horlick of Acadieville, N.B., appeared in Moncton provincial court and was charged with assault causing bodily harm. 

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He was released on conditions pending a future court appearance. 

As part of the ongoing investigation, police received information from a second complainant regarding the same incident. 

In light of the new information, police said a 69-year-old man was arrested on July 23 but did not provide any further details on his identity. 

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He was released on conditions pending an appearance at Moncton provincial court on September 25.

The investigation is continuing.