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On March 28 at approximately 5:10 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a shelter on Barrington Street, Halifax after a man arrived there suffering from a stab wound to his face. An investigation was initiated, and it was discovered that the victim had been in an argument with another man at a residence in the 5200 Block of Tobin Street, Halifax when the suspect, who is known to the victim stabbed him in the face. The victim has been treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released from hospital.
Police attended the residence and arrested the suspect for aggravated assault without incident. The investigation is in the early stages and police remain on-scene at the residence. At this time, there is no risk to public safety.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident to call police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.