N.S. RCMP charge man with murder in connection to East Walton death

Nova Scotia RCMP have charged a man with murder in relation to a death in East Walton, N.S., earlier this week.

Police say officers responded toa report of an assault at a home on Highway 215 in the small Hants County community Monday evening.

They found an unresponsive 71-year-old man in the driveway, who died at the scene. His death was ruled a homicide.

Officers learneda second man had fled the area on foot before they arrived. RCMPlater located the suspectand arrested him.

Police say28-year-oldTyler Blade Neufeldfrom East Walton has been charged with murder and is expected to appear in Truroprovincial court Wednesday.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact police.