Published Dec 04, 2025Last updated 1 hour ago1 minute readA Cape Breton man accused of attacking a woman with a shovel is scheduled to enter pleas next year.Article contentA Cape Breton man accused of attacking a woman with a shovel is scheduled to enter pleas next year.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentDarryl Stephen MacPherson, 52, of Florence, was charged with assault with a weapon (a shovel), assault by choking, assault, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace (a shovel), uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and mischief for damaging a Honda CR-V following an incident that allegedly took place Dec. 27, 2024, in Florence.Article contentArticle contentMacPherson was later arrested on April 6 and charged with two counts of failing to comply with a release order to not contact the alleged victim and stay one kilometre away from her residence or place of employment as well as an order to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.Article contentMacPherson has since been released on multiple court-ordered conditions.Article contentHe is now expected to return to Sydney provincial court on Jan. 19, 2026, for election and pleas on the charges.Article contentArticle content
Cape Breton man charged with assaulting woman with shovel
