Charges laid after man assaulted with wrench, bear spray in Wileville, N.S.

An RCMP vehicle is pictured on July 3, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Callum Smith)

A man is facing charges following an assault in Wileville, N.S., early Friday morning.

RCMP officers responded to a report of an assault involving two men at a home on Feindel Street around 1:20 a.m.

Police say one of the men was hit with a torque wrench and sprayed with bear spray.

The 43-year-old Wileville man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say the suspect, who is known to the victim, was later found at the hospital where he was being assessed for non-life-threatening injuries.

The 33-year-old Pleasantville man was arrested after he was cleared by medical personnel.

Cody John Daniels has been charged with:

• assault with a weapon (two counts)
• possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (two counts)
• assault causing bodily harm

He was released on conditions and is due back in court on July 8.

Police say their investigation is ongoing.

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