A man suffered minor injuries after fireworks were allegedly fired at him from a moving vehicle near Miramichi.
RCMP say it happened on July 18 around 10:30 p.m. on Route 108 in Quarryville.
A vehicle approached the man while he was walking along the side of the road. Two people inside allegedly fired fireworks at him before driving off.
Police arrested a 19-year-old man from Blackville in connection with the assault on Sunday.
He appeared in provincial court Monday and was charged with:
- Using explosives with intent to cause bodily harm
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a weapon contrary to an order
- Failure to comply with a probation order
- Resisting arrest
He remains in custody with a future court date.
RCMP later arrested a second 19-year-old from Blackville on Monday.
He was released with conditions and is expected to appear in court in November.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Blackville RCMP at 506-843-9400.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3 Mobile App or via Secure Web Tips.
