A 31-year-old man was arrested as part of an investigation into suspected drink tampering in downtown Halifax over the weekend. Halifax Regional Police responded to a call at Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub on Argyle Street around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. They learned a woman reportedly became ill after consuming a drink a man had been seen giving her, according to a news release. Staff administered Narcan to the unresponsive woman, who later went to hospital. Officers arrested a man, who is scheduled to appear in court to face a charge of administer noxious thing with intent. The investigation is ongoing. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
