**** HRP Media Release
Assault with a weapon
Members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an assault with a weapon that occurred this evening in Halifax.
At approximately 7:52 p.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing at an apartment building in the 500 block of Herring Cove Rd., Halifax. Patrol members located two victims who had been stabbed. The victims were transported to hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. One adult male is in Police custody and no other persons are being sought in connection with this incident.
Police remain on scene in the area. Investigators do not believe that this is a random incident. This matter is in the early stages of the investigation and limited details are available at this time.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact 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 or using the P3 Tips App.
