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At approximately 9:15 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a robbery in the 2100 block of Barrington St, Halifax. A man from Halifax reported he was walking near this location, when he was called over to speak with someone known to him. After the conversation had begun the man struck the victim in the head with a rock, knocking him to the ground. Once on the ground the man removed money from the victim and fled the area toward Brunswick St. The 28-year-old victim was taken to hospital for observation and treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The investigation will continue and be conducted by members of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. The suspect is known to the victim and is described as a white man in his 40’s, the clothing description is currently unknown.