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Police investigate suspected drink tampering
On November 7 at approximately 1:30 a.m., police responded to Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub on Argyle Street, in Halifax. It was reported that a woman became ill after consuming a drink that a man had been seen giving her.
Upon arrival, officers met with staff who were administering Narcan to an unresponsive woman. EHS transported the woman to the hospital.
Officers located and arrested a 31-year-old man who is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date to face the following charge:
Administer noxious thing with intent
The investigation is ongoing.
