A province-wide arrest warrant has been issued for a 22-year-old man wanted in relation to an assault in Port Hawkesbury.

RCMP say the incident happened on January 14th.

Police say Nicholas George Lush from Port Hawkesbury has been charged with

• Assault (two counts)
• Mischief (two counts)
• Overcoming Resistance to Commission of Offence (Choking)
• Failure to Comply With Probation Order (two counts)
• Breach of Recognizance (four counts)

Lush is described as 6-feet, 165 lbs. He has blue eyes and blond hair.

If you see Lush, refrain from approaching him and call police.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Inverness County District RCMP at 902-625-2220. Should you wish to remain anonymous, 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.