DIGBY, N.S. — The RCMP are seeking witnesses to some recent events in Digby to come forward as they continue their investigation.
On Saturday, Oct. 5 at approximately 2:40 a.m., the RCMP responded to an incident of a vehicle that had crashed into a home on Birch Street in Digby and then left the scene. The RCMP say the car was a 2007 Pontiac G5.
The RCMP say that while members were at the scene of this incident, another call came in, indicating three men were smashing the windows of a vehicle near a restaurant in Digby and were trying to remove the driver from the vehicle. In a media release the RCMP say they quickly determined the vehicle in both incidents was the same.
"RCMP officers went to the scene and found the injured driver," the media release reads. "The men who were reportedly assaulting the driver had left the scene. The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital for treatment of what is believed to be serious injuries."
Asked further about those injuries on Oct. 8, RCMP Cpl. Jennifer Clarke said she did not have an update.
The Digby RCMP say they are aware that people witnessed the incident.
"Police would like witnesses to both incidents to come forward," the media release reads. "The RCMP is aware that there are rumours in the community concerning this incident and are requesting that anyone with information contact them at 902-245-2579."
Asked more about the rumours, Cpl. Clarke said, "The reason I put that line about the rumours is that we have heard people talking about the reason for the assault, however it has nothing to do with what they think. I'm sorry to be cryptic."
"The goal of that release is to get people to come forward with information," she added. "We know for sure that some people did see the assault by the restaurant, so we need them to come forward with information in order to assist us in completing the investigation and laying charges where applicable."
She said the RCMP is also looking into whether security footage is available to assist them in their investigation.
If people have information and prefer to remain anonymous, they can call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
